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2019 Map of Boettcher Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Boettcher Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Fort Boettcher and the surrounding high-altitude meadows of Routt National Forest define this landscape in north-central Colorado. The map reveals an intricate network of irrigation systems and water management features, including the Zirkel Ditch, Hill Ditch Number 1, and Mable Dow Ditch, which divert water through the valley of the N Fork N Platte River. These ditches, alongside features like the Haworth Ditch Number 2, illustrate the intensive water engineering required for ranching and agriculture in the high country.

Evidence of historical movement across the terrain is found in the Ute Pass Trail, which skirts the slopes of Bear Mtn and Sheep Mtn. The hydrology of the area is further marked by numerous alpine water bodies such as Boettcher Lake, Blue Lake, and Ute Lake. Named landmarks like Frying Pan Basin and Elk Park provide specific reference points for researchers and genealogists tracing land use and grazing patterns in Jackson County.