2013 Map of Fairplay East

About this map

The Middle Fork South Platte River dictates the landscape of this high-elevation ranching territory, winding southeast between Red Hill and Reinecker Ridge. The presence of numerous named agricultural operations, including Coil Ranch, Buyer Ranch, and Temple Ranch, reflects a persistent pattern of land use centered on the river's valley. An intricate network of water management features, such as the Anderson Ditch Number 1, Park Ditch, and Raynor-Edmonson Ditches, demonstrates the engineering required to support high-altitude grazing and cultivation.