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2011 Map of Grizzly Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Grizzly Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Grizzly Mountain dominates this portion of Jefferson County, providing the high-elevation anchor for a landscape defined by ranching operations and seasonal watercourses. The small settlement of Grizzly and the nearby Grizzly Cemetery reflect the long-standing agricultural roots of the area, where land use is oriented around natural features like Grimes Flat and Grizzly Mountain Canyon.

Water management is central to the local economy, evidenced by the presence of Joe Fisher Reservoir and the Fisher Dam along Lytle Creek. The map documents a network of rural roads such as NW Ryegrass Rd and SE Hay Creek Rd that connect family-named properties like Negus Ranch and Joe Fisher Ranch. These ranching sites are situated among the drainages of Newbill Creek and McMeen Creek, showcasing the traditional pastoral character of the high desert fringe in the early 21st century.