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1962 Map of Lazy Y Point

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Lazy Y Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Lazy Y Summer Camp serves as a lone human footprint in this high-altitude landscape of northwest Colorado, situated near the dramatic drop-offs of Lazy Y Point. The terrain is characterized by a series of deep drainages including Box Canyon and Long Draw, which channel seasonal water toward the southern expanse of Red Wash. This 1962 survey reveals how water management was critical even in this sparsely populated area, evidenced by the presence of Skyline Res No 3 and Skyline Res No 2 near the base of Blue Mountain.

High points such as Moose Head Mountain and Arapahoe Rock dominate the northern section, surrounded by numerous named water sources like East Moose Head Spring and Birch Spring. The mapping of several Drill Hole locations suggests early geological exploration or resource assessment during the early 1960s, while the cattle-country heritage is underscored by the intricate network of fence and field lines recorded across the plateaus.