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2019 Map of Independence Mountain

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Independence Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Independence Mountain dominates this portion of Jackson County, serving as a central high point for a complex network of water management features essential to high-altitude land use. The landscape is defined by irrigation engineering and seasonal drainage, evidenced by the Bighorn Cattle Company Ditch and the Independence Ditch which trace the contours of the terrain. Local hydrology is managed through several high-country basins including Wills Reservoir, Campbell Reservoir, and the Threemile Reservoir system.

Transport through this part of the Medicine Bow Mountains relies on a grid of county roads and specialized routes like the Trophy Mtn Loop. Topographical landmarks such as Sugar Loaf and Dead Horse Hill stand as prominent markers for navigators, while numerous draws and gulches, including California Gulch and Parsons Draw, channel snowmelt toward the lower valleys. This survey illustrates the intricate balance between ranching interests and water rights in a territory shaped by the Threemile Cr and Sixmile Cr drainages.