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2011 Map of Pearl

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Pearl sits at the heart of this high-country landscape, where ranching and mining history converge in Jackson County. The settlement pattern is defined by family-named holdings such as Simmons Ranch, Rhea Ranch, and Lobdell Ranch, interspersed with extensive water management systems like Carney Ditch and the Hill Ditch Number 1. This complex network of ditches suggests a landscape heavily modified to support livestock and agriculture in an arid environment.

The presence of the Zirkel Mine, Wolverine Mine, and the Swede Group Mines indicates the region's historical reliance on mineral extraction. Recreation is anchored by the Big Creek Lakes and the North Fork North Platte River in the south, while terrain features like Independence Mountain and Battle Ridge frame the basin. These topographical landmarks, combined with numerous draws and gulches, illustrate the drainage patterns into Republic Creek and other local waterways.