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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: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates this mid-century terrain, where the high-altitude topography of Black Mesa and Soap Mesa is defined by an intricate network of drainages and early water management. The namesake X Lazy F Ranch sits near the confluence of Corral Gulch and Myers Gulch, serving as a central landmark in a landscape of isolated springs and seasonal creeks.

Evidence of early ranching and irrigation infrastructure is found in the Grand View Ditch and Fork Ditch, which divert water across the steep ridges. Transportation through the area relies on a system of rugged paths, including the Hartman Trail and several unnumbered jeep trails, connecting remote points like Blue Lake and Allen Pond. The map illustrates the complex boundary between Montrose and Gunnison counties, following the high divides of Bellmire Ridge and Powell Ridge.