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1956 Map of Rand

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Rand
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Rand serves as a central point in this high-altitude landscape of Jackson County, where the Illinois River originates. The map documents a mid-century period of ranching and early outdoor recreation, characterized by family-named holdings such as Stephens Ranch, Fuqua Ranch, and the Old Homestead. These private lands are interspersed with public access points like Teller City Campground, situated near the historic mining ghost town vicinity of the same name.

The geography is dominated by the Continental Divide and the Rabbit Ears Range, which separate the headwaters of the Illinois River from the Troublesome Creek drainage. High-elevation landmarks like the Lookout Tower near Parkview Mountain and the Gilsonite Guard Station reflect the active management of the Routt National Forest and Arapaho National Forest. This survey is particularly useful for identifying the specific locations of remote mountain camps and the small Cem near Rand.