1961 Map of Grieve Reservoir

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The Little Snake River defines the southern boundary of this remote high-country landscape, where the Wyoming Colorado state line meets the rugged intersections of Carbon, Moffat, and Routt counties. This 1961 field-checked survey reveals a territory shaped by high-altitude ranching and water management, anchored by the Grieve Reservoir and the extensive Belvidere Ditch system. Local heritage is marked by small outposts like the Savery Corral, Divide Hdqrs, and Boyer Ranch, while the Anderson Cem offers a primary point of interest for genealogists tracing early families in the region. Much of the eastern terrain falls within the Medicine Bow National Forest, characterized by prominent peaks like Sugarloaf Mountain and Battle Mountain. The intricate network of drainage draws, such as McIntosh Gulch and Rye Grass Gulch, illustrates the complex topography of the Reader Basin.