2013 Map of Red Top Ranch

About this map

Red Top Ranch and Freds Camp anchor this landscape in eastern Pueblo County, defined by a critical network of water management in an arid environment. The map details an intricate system of windmills and reservoirs, including Upper Doyle Reservoir and South Studebaker Reservoir, which supported ranching operations in these high plains. Water sources like Peck Spring and Airy Spring are essential landmarks in a region where drainage follows the winding courses of Chicosa Cr and Peterson Cr. Topographic features such as Cone Pinnacle and the deep cuts of McElhaney Canyon break the terrain, while the extensive grid of windmills—from Big Flat Windmill to the Division Windmill—illustrates the infrastructure required for the cattle industry during the early twenty-first century.