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2011 Map of Washboard Rock

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Washboard Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Cimarron River carves through this high-altitude landscape in Montrose County, where the 2011 topography reveals a network of water management features and ranching history. Human activity centers on the Big Cimarron Ranch and the extraction history marked by the Cimarron Coal Mine. The region is defined by its complex irrigation and water storage systems, including the Cimarron Ditch, Veo Ditch, and several reservoirs such as Fish Creek Reservoir Number 1 and Fish Creek Reservoir Number 2.

High-country landmarks like Washboard Rock, Monument Pass, and Horse Mesa surround the drainage basins of Burdeck Creek and Coal Creek. Recreational and seasonal use is evident through established sites like the Big Cimarron Campground and Beaver Lake Campground. The map details a transition from the agricultural operations at Big Cimarron Ranch to the remote terrain of Wells Basin and Moore Pasture, providing a clear view of land use before more recent development in the western Colorado interior.