2011 Map of Aldrich Gulch

About this map

The Wet Mountain Valley serves as a prominent geographic corridor in this section of Custer County, where high-altitude ranching and rural development are defined by the many drainage systems descending from the surrounding peaks. Waterways such as Grape Creek, Antelope Creek, and Horn Creek dissect the landscape, creating a complex hydrographic network that historically dictated property lines and transportation routes. In the northern reaches, Silver Cliff Cemetery remains a significant site for local genealogy, while Hope Cemetery sits further south near Horn Rd. The presence of Geary Ranch Airport and Silver West Airport indicates the importance of private aviation in navigating this expansive terrain. From the heights of the Rosita Hills and Knickerbocker Hill to the depths of Aldrich Gulch, this 2011 survey documents a landscape of scattered rural residences connected by a web of county roads including County Rd-129 and County Rd-119.