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2013 Map of Jack Creek Ranch

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Jack Creek Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Teller City and the historic ranching lands of Jackson County are the focal points of this high-country landscape within the Routt National Forest. The map details a complex network of water management features, including the John S Sutton Ditch, Oldenburg Ditch, and Garland Ditch, which reflect the region's historical reliance on irrigation for mountain ranching at Jack Creek Ranch and Roslyn Ranch.

High-altitude landmarks such as Owl Mountain Lookout and the crossing at Calamity Pass dominate the northern terrain. Recreational and transit history is captured through the numerous trails that traverse the ridges, most notably the Radial Mountain Trail 1227.1 and Snyder Creek Loop Trail 1226.1. Water bodies like Lake Loveland and Donath Lake are prominent amidst the drainage basins of the Illinois River and Jack Cr.