McDonough Ranch and the adjacent McDonough Reservoir Number 2 stand as central landmarks in this high-altitude landscape within the Gunnison National Forest. The terrain is defined by a series of open meadows and basins, including Cold Spring Park, Sanderson Park, and Big Basin, which are connected by a network of forest roads like Co Road 14 and Co Road 8. Water management is a critical component of the local geography, evidenced by the presence of the Tarbell and Alexander Ditch, Perry Ditch, and Smith Ford Ditch, which redirect flows from Cochetopa Cr and Willow Cr. This 2013 survey illustrates the continued importance of ranching infrastructure and water rights in Saguache County, where named gulches like Poison Gulch and Van Tassel Gulch drain the surrounding uplands.
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1956 · Montrose
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Montrose
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Montrose
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Razor Creek Dome
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Spring Hill Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1962 · Sawtooth Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Cold Spring Park
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Elk Park
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Stewart Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Rock Creek Park
USGS Topo · 1:24,000