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1957 Map of X LAZY F RANCH

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of X LAZY F RANCH
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

X Lazy F Ranch sits at the heart of this high-country survey, representing a remote outpost within the Gunnison National Forest. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage systems, where Crystal Creek and Curecanti Creek carve through the high elevations of Soap Mesa. A network of pack trails and jeep trails crisscrosses the terrain, linking remote points like Blue Lake with the various ridges and gulches that characterize the western Colorado wilderness.

The mapping reveals the intricate water management of the mid-century era, noted by the presence of Ditch lines and a Spillway near Myers Gulch. Significant geographic markers like Bellmire Ridge and Powell Ridge dominate the northern section, while the Montrose Co Gunnison Co boundary line marks the western edge of the quadrangle. This detailed topographical study captures a specific moment in the land-use history of the Gunnison region, documenting both the natural hydrology and the early infrastructure supporting ranching and forest management.