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2013 Map of Gould

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Gould
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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Routt National Forest dominates the landscape of this high-elevation Colorado region, where the Michigan River and numerous irrigation canals define the local geography. The settlement of Gould sits along State Hwy 14, serving as a focal point for the surrounding cattle country. A network of named ranching properties, including the Johnson Ranch, Lobau Ranch, and Stelbars Lindland, suggests a long-standing tradition of livestock and land management in the valley.

Water management is central to this environment, evidenced by an intricate system of ditches such as the Overland Ditch, Wagon Wheel Ditch, and Poverty Flat Ditch Number 1. These features, along with the Meadow Creek Reservoir, illustrate how early 21st-century inhabitants directed the snowmelt from peaks like Custer Mountain and Owl Mountain to support ranching operations. The presence of the Aspen Campground highlights the area's role in providing recreational access to the wilderness of the North Park region.