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2011 Map of Rand

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Illinois River and Willow Creek define the ranching landscape of Jackson County, flowing through a high-altitude valley where water management is central to the local economy. An extensive network of irrigation ditches, including the Welch and Peabody Ditch and the Monroe Ditch, crisscrosses the terrain to support a series of family-named operations such as the Stephens Brothers Ranch and Fuqua Ranch. The map reveals a settlement pattern built around these water rights and the high meadows below Green Ridge.

At the center of this rural community is Rand, where the Rand Post Office and Rand Cemetery serve the surrounding valley residents. To the east, the landscape transitions toward Faulkner Draw, marked by the presence of Old Homestead and Lake Ruby. This 2011 survey captures the enduring character of a Colorado ranching district where the historic named ranches, such as the Hills Ranch and Donelson Ranch, remain the primary landmarks of the territory.