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2016 Map of Jack Creek Ranch

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Jack Creek Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Routt National Forest dominates this Jackson County landscape, where a sophisticated network of mountain irrigation infrastructure highlights early 21st-century water management. The Illinois River and its various tributaries are harnessed by numerous named channels, including the Oldenburg Ditch, Olive Ditch, and Flying Dutchman Ditch. This intricate system of ditches and draws, such as Whiskey Draw and Haney Draw, speaks to the agricultural necessity of directing snowmelt from the higher elevations of Owl Mtn and La Fevre Ridge toward the valley floor.

Outdoor recreation and historical access routes are prominent, with several established paths like the Radial Mountain Trail and Snyder Creek Loop Trail traversing the timbered slopes. The namesake Jack Creek Ranch serves as a localized hub within this mountainous terrain, situated near the confluence of Jack Creek and Illinois River. Notable landmarks such as Calamity Pass and Horse Park provide geographic orientation for those tracing the high-altitude topography of the Colorado Rockies.