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2013 Map of Horsefly Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest spans the northwestern reaches of this terrain, where the drainage of Happy Canyon and Dolores Canyon cuts through the high plateau. The landscape is defined by its water management and seasonal camps, featuring Horse Pasture Reservoir, Paxton Reservoir, and Hofmann Reservoir alongside the Hofmann Ranch. These water sources were essential for the cattle and sheep operations that historically utilized the ridges and canyons of this area.

Elevations rise toward the prominent Horsefly Peak and the sprawling Horsefly Ridge, while Log Hill Mesa and Sagehen Ridge provide distinct topographic landmarks. For the local historian or surveyor, the map provides precise boundary locations for Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties. Backcountry camps like Phillips Camp and Hot T Camp are noted along the drainages of McKenzie Cr and E Fork Horsefly Cr, marking the enduring use of these high-country corridors.