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1956 Map of Jack Creek Ranch

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Jack Creek Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Illinois River valley serves as the central artery for this high-altitude landscape, where mid-century ranching and irrigation systems meet the timberlands of the Routt National Forest. Named ranch sites such as the Jack Creek Ranch, Roslyn Ranch, and Brocker Place dot the western slopes, linked by a sophisticated network of water management features including the Oldenburg Ditch and Garland Ditch.

Mountain peaks like Owl Mountain dominate the northern terrain, which is further defined by deep drainage draws and creeks such as Whiskey Creek, Snyder Creek, and La Ferre Creek. Recreation and resource management are evident through the presence of a Lookout Tower and several remote campsites, including the Parkview Campground and Teller City Campground. The map also captures several Beaver Ponds along the upper reaches of Jack Creek, reflecting the natural hydrology of the Jackson County wilderness during this era of Missouri River Basin development.