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2000 Map of Gould

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Gould
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Gould serves as the primary hub in this Jackson County mountain landscape, situated at the junction of the Michigan River and Michigan Creek. The area is characterized by a sophisticated network of irrigation and water management features designed to support high-altitude ranching, including the Treasure Ditch, Endomile Ditch, and Owl Mountain Supply Ditch. These waterways weave between established family holdings such as the Stelbars Michigan River Ranch, Johnson Ranch, and Riley Ranch.

Institutional presence is marked by the Michigan River Ranger Station and the Haworth Sch, reflecting the civic structure of this timber and grazing region within the Routt National Forest. The topography rises sharply toward Owl Mountain and Custer Mountain, where smaller drainage systems like Alderdice Draw and Kimmons Draw feed the river system below. Evidence of local activity and youth recreation is found at the Cameron Pass 4-H Club Camp, located near the southeastern forest boundary.