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2013 Map of Lone Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Little Snake River meanders through this portion of Moffat County, carving a path through a high-desert landscape defined by prominent uplifted landforms. Landmarks like Lone Mountain and its adjacent Lone Mountain Canyon dominate the central terrain, while the massive shoulders of Douglas Mountain and Cross Mountain rise in the south. The distribution of remote outposts such as Tisdell Ranch and Sheridan Ranch suggests a land primarily used for wide-range livestock grazing, where water is the most precious resource.

Evidence of the area's hydrology is found in the various ephemeral drainages, including East Boone Draw, Wild Cow Draw, and Thompson Draw. The presence of Thompson Springs indicates localized water sources that were likely critical for early settlers and ranching operations. A modest network of county roads, such as CO Road 10 and CO Road 153, provides the only modern access through these canyons and draws.