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2021 Map of Best Ranch

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Best Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Tie Siding sits along the northeastern edge of this landscape, serving as a focal point for researchers interested in the settlement history of Albany County. The map details the Tie Siding Cem, a key location for genealogists, located near the intersection of various ranching and forest roads. Further west, the eponymous Best Ranch is positioned at the base of the prominent Boulder Ridge, which dominates the western half of the quadrangle.

Drainage patterns define the local geography, with a network of seasonal and perennial waters like Fish Creek, Boulder Creek, and the curiously named Dirty Woman Draw. The area is interlaced with numerous named access tracks such as Lumber Jack Rd and Elk Crossing Rd, reflecting a landscape defined by timber, grazing, and outdoor movement. These features together illustrate the persistent rural character and complex topography of this high-elevation region.