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1956 Map of Buffalo Peak

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Buffalo Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Wheatley Ranch and Buffalo Ranch anchor a high-altitude ranching landscape in the mid-1950s, where private landholdings meet the sprawling Routt National Forest. The map documents a complex water management system essential for high-country agriculture, featuring several named catchments like Slack-Weiss Reservoir, Two Ledge Reservoir, and House Reservoir. These man-made features contrast with the natural alpine topography of Buffalo Peak and the surrounding Buffalo Ridge.

The southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the steep terrain of Arapaho Ridge and Red Hill, where the headwaters of Middle Fork Arapaho Creek and the East Fork Arapaho Creek emerge. Remote outposts such as Aspen Knoll Cabin suggest a history of seasonal grazing or forestry operations. This survey provides a precise look at the drainage patterns of Coyote Creek and Buffalo Creek before modern developments altered the character of these Jackson County highlands.