2019 Map of Aldrich Gulch

About this map

The high-elevation Wet Mountain Valley dominates this landscape, where the neighboring towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff sit at the northern edge of the quadrangle. This 2019 survey captures the transition from the broad valley floor, drained by Grape Cr and its many tributaries like Antelope Cr, into the higher terrain of the Rosita Hills and San Isabel National Forest. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Silver Cliff Cem and Hope Cem, as well as small local aviation hubs like Silver West Airport and the Geary Ranch Airport. The map documents a complex network of county roads, such as Co RD 129 and Schoolfield Rd, that connect the valley ranches to the mountain foothills, providing a clear view of the modern settlement patterns in Custer County.