1967 Map of Horsefly Peak

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest covers much of this high-elevation landscape, where the intersection of Ouray, Montrose, and San Miguel counties meets at a series of ridges and mesas. This mid-1960s survey documents a specialized ranching and water management network, evidenced by family-named landmarks like Hofmann Ranch and Phillips Camp. Water security for livestock is a defining characteristic of the terrain, with numerous improvements including Hofmann Reservoir, Horse Pasture Reservoir, and the Paxton Reservoir scattered across the drainages.