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2019 Map of Pearl

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Pearl
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The settlement of Pearl serves as the focal point for this 2019 survey of the high-country landscape in Jackson County. Located within the Routt National Forest, the region is defined by its complex network of historic irrigation infrastructure, including the Albert Clauson Ditch and the Bighorn Cattle Company Ditch. These waterways suggest a legacy of high-altitude ranching and water management, etched into the terrain surrounding prominent peaks like Independence Mtn and Bear Mtn.

South of the settlement, the landscape transitions to the prominent Big Creek Lakes, which are circumscribed by the Big Creek Lakes Loop trail. The presence of the N Fork N Platte River and names such as Trappers Gulch and Troutman Draw reflect the area's history of natural resource utilization and seasonal movements. This survey documents the intersection of public land management, private water rights, and the geographic features of the Medicine Bow Mountains.