2013 Map of Rand

About this map

The small settlement of Rand serves as the focal point of this northern Colorado ranching landscape, situated along the Illinois River where several mountain streams and irrigation ditches converge. This high-altitude valley is defined by its extensive system of water management, evidenced by named features like the Monroe Ditch and John S Sutton Ditch that feed the local ranchlands. Family heritage is deeply embedded in the geography here, with numerous sites such as the Stephens Brothers Ranch, Fuqua Ranch, and Donelson Ranch marking the valley floor. To the south and west, the terrain rises into the Routt National Forest, where the Snyder Creek Loop Trail 1226.1 and Sidewinder Trail 1226.1A wind through the timber. Notable landmarks for local history include the Rand Cem and the former location of the Old Homestead near the eastern edge of the survey.