1971 Map of Lamerdorf Peak NW

About this map

Pine Valley dominates this high-desert landscape in Beaver County, where water management is the primary marker of human activity. This 1971 field-checked survey reveals a network of high-altitude water catchments, including the CCC Reservoir, Central Pine Reservoir, and Red Cove Reservoir. These features, often built during earlier conservation eras, suggest the importance of supporting livestock or controlling runoff in an area defined by significant seasonal drainage. The terrain is deeply etched by a system of washes, most notably Jackson Wash and Antelope Wash, which flow from the surrounding elevations toward the valley floor. The map also records localized improvements like the Chamisa Reservoir and scattered corrals, indicating a landscape utilized for ranching and resource management rather than permanent residential settlement.