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1955 Map of Pitchpine Mountain

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Pitchpine Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Pitchpine Mountain serves as the focal point for this landscape in Jackson County, where the high-altitude terrain transitions from the protected lands of Routt National Forest to a complex network of ranching and water management. The eastern half of the map reveals a system of irrigation ditches, such as the Lillie Creek and Sunday Creek networks, which supported established family operations like the Carlstrom Brothers Ranch and Brands Ranch.

High mountain lakes, including Ceanothus Lake and the Lower Rainbow Lake chain, sit along the western slopes, while the Red Canyon Reservoir highlights early efforts to harness runoff from the Roaring Fork. A series of primitive routes, including the Ranger Trail and Grizzly Helena Trail, provide a look at the historic access points used by forest rangers and cattlemen before modern development reached this part of the Colorado backcountry.