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1963 Map of Washboard Rock

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Washboard Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Cimarron Ridge and the high plateaus of Horse Mesa define this mid-century landscape on the border of Montrose and Gunnison Counties. The Cimarron River winds through the central valley, supported by an irrigation network that includes the Fish Creek Reservoir No 1 and Fish Creek Reservoir No 2. This area is characterized by seasonal livestock grazing and water management, evidenced by features like Moore Pasture Creek and the remote Big Cimarron Ranch.

High-altitude water bodies such as High Park Lake, Watson Lake, and Cowpuncher Lake are scattered across the timbered terrain of the Uncompahgre National Forest. A network of jeep trails provides the primary access to landmarks like Washboard Rock and Monument Pass. The map also identifies the Cimarron State Wildlife Area and the Big Cimarron Campground, showing the transition toward recreational use in this corner of the Rockies during the early 1960s.