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2013 Map of Ralph White Lake

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Ralph White Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Yampa River valley and its surrounding drainage systems define this landscape on the border of Moffat and Routt counties. Water management infrastructure is prominent throughout the terrain, evidenced by an extensive network of irrigation features including the Wisconsin Ditch, Norvell Ditch, and Deep Cut Ditch. These systems support the agricultural viability of the region, specifically near Breeze Basin and along the various gulches that feed into the river system.

Central to the local geography are Ralph White Lake and the Elk Head Reservoir, which serve as critical water storage points. The small settlement area at Dowden Bridge provides a point of human connection to the land near Fortification Cr. Numerous named terrain features, such as Hayden Cutoff Draw and Agee Gulch, illustrate the intricate network of natural draws and ridges that characterize this high country ranching and recreation area.