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2022 Map of Independence Mountain

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Independence Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Independence Mtn dominates the high-altitude landscape of this Jackson County survey, where complex water management systems define the terrain. The presence of numerous irrigation and transport channels, such as the Bighorn Cattle Company Ditch, Huntington Ditch, and the Threemile Cr Threemile Ditch, reflects the vital role of water rights in this mountainous region. These engineered waterways are supported by several collection points, including Wills Reservoir, Hunter Reservoir, and Threemile Reservoir.

Geological and geographic landmarks like Sugar Loaf and Dead Horse Hill provide fixed points of reference amidst a network of draws and gulches. The survey detail tracks named drainages like California Gulch, Trappers Gulch, and Spring Gulch, alongside primitive routes such as Parsons Draw Rd. This map illustrates the intersection of natural topography and the human effort to redirect water across the continental divide landscape.