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2011 Map of Observatory Rock

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Observatory Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bordenville serves as a focal point in this high-country landscape, where the Bordenville Cemetery and the meandering Tarryall Creek define the local geography. The area is characterized by a series of long-established ranching outposts, including Ingram Ranch, Miller Ranch, and Coleman Ranch, which are interspersed among a complex network of drainages such as Graveyard Gulch, Schoolhouse Gulch, and Bear Gulch. The prominent landform Observatory Rock rises above the valley floor, providing a distinctive landmark for the surrounding territory.

Transportation routes like Lost Park Rd and Tarryall Rd connect these remote ranch sites and the Michigan Campground to the broader region. The abundance of named gulches and springs, such as Robbins Spring and Bed Spring, highlights the importance of water management in this environment. This 2011 survey documents a rural mountain community where family-named landmarks and the legacies of early settlers remain firmly etched into the topography.