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2011 Map of Pitchpine Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Carlstrom Brothers Ranch and Brands Ranch anchor a high-altitude landscape defined by extensive ranching operations and water management in the early 21st century. The terrain is crisscrossed by an intricate network of irrigation ditches, including the Erik Ditch, Lillie Ditch, and Norrell DITCH, which divert water from natural flows like Lone Pine Creek and the Roaring Fork. These man-made channels support livestock and agricultural life across Livingston Park and the slopes of Pitchpine Mountain.

Evidence of mineral extraction appears in the western portion of the sheet, where the Joe Mine, Crystal Mine, and Spar Mine are located near Sunday Creek. The presence of these named mines alongside family-held lands such as the Norris Ranch and Irvine Ranch illustrates the dual economy of resource harvesting and cattle ranching. The hydrology of the area is further marked by high-country water bodies like Middle Rainbow Lake and the Red Canyon Reservoir, crucial features in this arid environment.