1963 Map of Washboard Rock

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The Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the Cimarron River and its various forks carve through the terrain of the Montrose and Gunnison county line. Remote cattle ranching and early water management define the human footprint, evidenced by the Big Cimarron Ranch and the specialized infrastructure of the Cimarron Canal. Numerous alpine water bodies including High Park Lake, Cowpuncher Lake, and the tandem Fish Creek Reservoir No 1 and Fish Creek Reservoir No 2 suggest a landscape managed for both irrigation and seasonal recreation.