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2010 Map of Red Top Ranch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Red Top Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Water management in this arid stretch of Colorado is defined by a network of catchments and drainage systems that support the grazing operations at Red Top Ranch. Dozens of engineered features, including Studebaker Reservoir, Kierce Reservoir, and Peck Reservoir, are scattered across the landscape to capture the intermittent flow from Chicosa Creek and Peterson Creek. These systems imply a legacy of ranching endurance, where survival depends on harvesting runoff in an environment marked by deep drainages like McElhaney Canyon and Myers Canyon.

The reliance on subterranean resources is equally evident through a series of named wells and pumping stations. Landmark features such as Jack Windmill, Fee Windmill, and Division Windmill serve as essential navigational and functional points across the territory. From the heights of Cone Pinnacle to the localized settlement at Freds Camp, the map documents a specialized ranching infrastructure that has shaped the human footprint in this part of Pueblo County.