2013 Map of Pearl

About this map

The settlement of Pearl and its surrounding ranchlands are documented here within the high-altitude landscape of the Routt National Forest. This 2013 survey reveals an intricate network of water management features, including the Albert Clauson Ditch, Hans Clauson Number 1 Ditch, and Wheeler Ditch, which support several family-named estates such as Simmons Ranch, Rhea Ranch, and Wilford Ranch. These irrigation systems trace the complex hydrology required to sustain high-country ranching between Bear Mountain and the prominent Independence Mountain. To the south, the map details recreational infrastructure near Big Cr Lakes, featuring the Big Creek Lakes Campground and Lakeside Campground. The terrain is defined by natural landmarks like Battle Ridge and Trappers Gulch, while the N Fork N Platte River and its tributaries like Beaver Cr flow through the valleys, marking the transition from timbered forest to open range.