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1967 Map of Horsefly Peak

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Horsefly Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Horsefly Peak dominates the center of this high-elevation landscape where the borders of Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties converge. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and mesas, including Log Hill Mesa and Sagehen Ridge, which separate various drainage systems feeding into Horsefly Creek and Fisher Creek. Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by numerous named springs and livestock-oriented improvements like Steel Tank Spring and Hally Tank.

Settlement patterns appear sparse and ranch-focused, with the Hofmann Ranch standing as a primary point of human habitation. The extensive network of small reservoirs, such as Pixton Reservoir and Horse Pasture Reservoir, suggests a landscape organized for grazing within the Uncompahgre National Forest. To the south, the terrain levels out into Howard Flats, providing a stark contrast to the steep descent into Bears Den and the narrow corridor of Pleasant Valley Creek.