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1967 Map of Horsefly Peak

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Horsefly Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Horsefly Peak serves as the topographic anchor for this high-elevation landscape along the borders of Ouray, Montrose, and San Miguel counties. The 1960s terrain is defined by its water management and ranching infrastructure, featuring numerous catchments like Horse Pasture Reservoir and Cottonwood Reservoir. The map documents established seasonal sites and ranch outposts such as Hofmann Ranch, Hot T Camp, and Mexican Cabin Spring, which indicate the area's ongoing use for grazing within the Uncompahgre National Forest.

Land use patterns are further illustrated by the presence of a Dipping Vat Spring and various fenced boundaries marked across Howard Flats and Log Hill Mesa. The drainage network, dominated by the forks of Horsefly Creek and McKenzie Creek, reveals a complex system of ridges and canyons including Hull Ridge and Beach Canyon. These features, alongside family-named landmarks like Phillips Camp, provide a clear record of the rural activity and seasonal residency common in this part of the Colorado Plateau during the mid-20th century.