2024 Map of Aldrich Gulch

Water management is a visible priority across these uplands, evidenced by numerous small catchments like Ringsmeyer Reservoir, Rock Pit Reservoir, and Wigwam Reservoir. To the northwest, the Black Canyon Wilderness protects the drainage of Black Canyon Creek. The presence of features such as Lost Indian Reservoir and North Corner Reservoir alongside family-named landmarks like Groundhog Knoll suggests a history of livestock grazing and early forest management in Grant County.