2011 Map of Ute

About this map

Ute serves as the primary landmark in this corner of Montrose County, where the landscape is defined by the drainage networks of Tabeguache Creek and Cottonwood Creek. The map documents a rugged rangeland economy, evident through the distribution of agricultural outposts such as Maupin Cow Camp, Forsman Cow Camp, and Houser Cow Camp. These camps, along with the Glencoe Ditch, highlight the essential infrastructure required to manage livestock and water in the arid Colorado high country. Toward the north, Monument Lake and several springs, including Blue Mud Spring and Ouray Spring, provide critical water sources amidst the surrounding terrain. Notable geographic features like Pine Ridge and the Telephone Draw offer insight into the natural corridors and early communications lines that shaped movement through this territory. The mapping of the Old Highway and 90 RD provides a clear view of the transportation network connecting these remote camps and settlements during the early 21st century.