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1956 Map of Boettcher Lake, 1972 Print
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1956 Map of Boettcher Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The North Fork North Platte River carves through this high Colorado landscape, where the valley floor is defined by an intricate network of irrigation ditches supporting 1950s ranching life. Evidence of early settlement and resource extraction is scattered throughout, notably the Monahan Coal Mine (Aband) and a series of historic family sites including the Brown Homestead and Monahan Homestead. The transition from private ranch land to the Routt National Forest is marked by a shift into higher terrain, including Bear Mountain and Sheep Mountain. Recreation and industry meet at Boettcher Lake, while the presence of Fort Boettcher (Resort) suggests the area's development as a destination. The mapping of numerous water diversions like the Shafer Ditch and Little Nellie Ditch highlights the critical role of water management in this high-altitude environment.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain