2013 Map of Old Roach

About this map

Old Roach sits at the high-altitude heart of this mountain landscape, positioned along the border between Roosevelt National Forest and the Medicine Bow National Forest. The map documents a complex network of water management features, including the Grace Cr Ditch, Slough Cr Ditch, and Warren Ditch, which redirect water across the rugged divide near the Laramie River. These irrigation systems speak to the region's ranching heritage, exemplified by the Grace Creek Ranch and Johnson Reservoir. Local history is preserved in small, isolated markers such as the Robert Williamson Grave and Tathem Cem. High peaks like Pollock Knob and Mansfield Hill dominate the southern terrain, while the Wyoming-Colorado state line and Albany-Larimer county line intersect in the northern portion, defining the administrative boundaries of this high-country wilderness.