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2000 Map of Jack Creek Ranch

Name: 2000 Topographic Map of Jack Creek Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

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Teller City (Site) stands as a silent reminder of the mining booms that once defined this portion of Routt National Forest. By the turn of the millennium, this high-country landscape near Calamity Pass is characterized by its intricate water management systems and historic ranching holdings. An extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Oldenburg Ditch, Garland Ditch, and Flying Dutchman Ditch, crisscrosses the terrain, tracing the essential flow of water from the Illinois River and Jack Creek to support operations at the Jack Creek Ranch and Roslyn Ranch.

Elevated landmarks like the Owl Mountain Lookout atop Owl Mountain provide a vantage point over the convergence of Haney Creek, Whiskey Creek, and the South Fork Michigan River. The geography reveals a transition from the wooded heights of La Fevre Ridge down to the meadows of Horse Park, illustrating the functional marriage of natural water sources and man-made diversions that has sustained Jackson County ranching for generations.