2001 Map of X Lazy F Ranch

About this map

Gunnison Mesa and Soap Mesa dominate this high-altitude landscape within the Gunnison National Forest. The map, updated at the start of the 21st century from earlier surveys, documents a region defined by ranching activity and rugged drainage systems. The presence of the Childress Cow Camp and Winter Cabin suggests a history of seasonal high-country use, likely for cattle grazing. Water resources are critical in this terrain, as evidenced by Victory Lake, Blue Lake, and the man-made Allen Pond. The drainage network is complex, featuring Crystal Creek and Curecanti Creek carving through deep gulches like Hartman Gulch and Commissary Gulch. The Hartman Trail and numerous unpaved 4WD tracks provide the primary means of navigating the plateaus, including the prominent Black Mesa which straddles the Montrose and Gunnison county line.