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2013 Map of South Fork East

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of South Fork East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Rio Grande waters flow through this high-altitude landscape where the communities of South Fork and Gerrard sit at the valley floor. Much of the surrounding area is protected within the Rio Grande National Forest, defined by significant terrain features like Agua Ramon Mountain and Shaw Mesa. The map documents a sophisticated network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the region's ranching and agriculture, including the Anaconda Ditch, Meadow Ditch, and S Fork Highline Ditch.

Transportation and recreation are central to the area's layout, with numerous forest roads and trails such as the Bear Creek Trail 709 and Beaver Mountain Trail 933 providing access to the backcountry. Notable landmarks include the Morning Shadows Ranch Airport and Granger Bridge, reflecting the mix of private ranching interests and public land management. Reservoirs like Beaver Park Reservoir and Poage Reservoir anchor the hydrological system, supporting both water management and local geography near the small settlements of Alpine and Gerrard.