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2016 Map of Pearl

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Pearl
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Pearl sits at the northern edge of this high-elevation terrain, where the mountain slopes descend toward a complex network of man-made irrigation. The landscape is defined by an extensive system of gravity-fed water management, featuring historically significant labels like the Hans Clauson Number 1 Ditch, Albert Clauson Ditch, and Bighorn Cattle Company Ditch. These waterways reflect the region's ranching heritage, redirecting flows from sources like Big Creek Lakes and the N Fork N Platte River to support livestock and agriculture in the basins below.

The southwestern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Routt National Forest, characterized by prominent peaks and ridges. Notable landmarks include Independence Mtn and Bear Mtn, while recreational access is marked by the Grizzly Helena Trail and Big Creek Lakes Loop Trail. The inclusion of Troutman Draw and Trappers Gulch highlights the traditional land use and drainage patterns that have shaped this Jackson County wilderness.