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1956 Map of Johnny Moore Mountain

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Johnny Moore Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Johnny Moor Mountain and the high peaks of the Medicine Bow Mountains define this mid-century landscape in the Colorado high country. The map captures a complex network of high-altitude irrigation engineering, featuring numerous named canals like the Medicine Bow Ditch, Pomroy Ditch, and Kelly Highline Ditch that divert water across the mountain slopes. These waterways support a series of family ranching operations including Dodge Ranch, Ray Ranch, and Rogerson Ranch.

Resource extraction and land management are evident through the presence of the Marr Mine and the intersection of the Routt National Forest with the Colorado State Forest. The drainage of the Canadian River and its tributaries, such as Muddy Creek and Meadow Creek, creates a distinct valley pattern used for small private landing fields. The survey also marks the boundary between Jackson and Larimer counties near the Rawah Wild Area.