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2013 Map of MacFarlane Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Illinois River and a complex network of man-made irrigation channels define this high-altitude landscape in Jackson County. Water management is the primary narrative of this ranching region, evidenced by the numerous reservoirs such as Mac Farlane Reservoir and smaller holdings like Addison Reservoir and Hap Reservoir. The layout of the land is structured around named family ranches, including the Allard Ranch, Anderson Ranch, and Curtis Ranch, reflecting a legacy of private land ownership and agricultural use in the Colorado mountains.

Industrial and community markers are sparse but significant, with the Larand School serving as a local focal point near the crossing of several major ditches. Diverse terrain features like Peterson Ridge and Owl Ridge rise above the basin, while various watercourses like Soap Cr and the Oklahoma Ditch Number 1 carve through the plains. The presence of specialized infrastructure like the Everhard and Baldwin Ditch highlights the extensive engineering required to support high-country ranching life.