Russell Lakes map-r.pdf

This file is a property map for Russell Lakes, a water management and wildlife area that appears to involve Canon City and potentially state wildlife agencies. The map delineates multiple water units (A through F), water management zones (W1 through W9), and storage/habitat areas (S1 through S5), along with several named features including Trites Lake, Island Lake, Davey Lake, Johnson Lake, and Kimmel Lake. The mapped area includes various operational zones and infrastructure points such as Shop Pond, Davey Well Pond, and a gravel pit formerly operated by the Canon City Duck Club.

The annotated map contains critical management notes regarding three specific parcels and operational challenges. A gravel pit requires filling to prevent it from functioning as an unintended water retention area that could divert water from southeastern units. Mike Green's property, used primarily for cattle grazing, has inadequate weed control and results in water waste from northern units that could otherwise benefit southwestern wildlife area operations. The Smith Tract, comprising 160 acres where Forest Service horses remain present at least half the year, requires further guidance regarding management objectives. An additional notation indicates a water feature may dry up in 2013 and is identified as a popular hunting area, suggesting the need for contingency planning for seasonal water availability across the managed property units.