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2013 Map of Lazy Y Point

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Lazy Y Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lazy Y Point stands as a prominent landmark in this high-elevation landscape of western Colorado, where drainage systems like Wolf Creek and Red Wash carve through the arid terrain. The map captures a transition between the elevated summits of Moose Head Mountain and the deep recesses of Box Canyon. Human presence is marked by seasonal sites such as the Lazy Y Summer Camp and Ramsey Summer Camp, reflecting the area's long-standing use for recreation and ranching.

Water management in this dry environment is evident through features like Skyline Reservoir Number 2 and Skyline Reservoir Number 3. The rugged geography is further defined by distinctive geological formations, including Arapahoe Rock and the Skull Creek Basin to the southeast. Transportation is largely confined to the southern edge of the quadrangle along Us-40, with secondary routes like Co Road 165 providing access into the interior draws such as Long Draw.