2000 Map of Spicer Peak

About this map

Spicer serves as a central point in this high-altitude landscape where the Continental Divide and Rabbit Ears Range shape the local geography. The map reveals a complex system of water management critical to ranching in the Arapaho National Forest, with numerous named ditches like the Koping Ditch, Seymour No 2 Ditch, and Jordan Ditch feeding into reservoirs such as Mexican Reservoir and Hecla Reservoir. This infrastructure supports a network of family-held operations, including the Van Valkenburg Ranch, several holdings by the Murphy family, and the Bailey Ranch. Prominent peaks like Ironclad Mountain and Spicer Peak dominate the skyline, while high passes such as Arapaho Pass provide transit across the county line between Jackson and Grand counties.