1970 Map of Bar X Wash

About this map

Stateline Gas Field and the Bar X Gas Field dominate this 1970 landscape, where the state boundary between Utah and Colorado cuts through a network of energy extraction. This high-desert region is defined by its industrial infrastructure, with numerous gas wells, drill holes, and pipelines crisscrossing the drainages of Bitter Creek and Bar X Wash. The northern edge of the map is marked by the dramatic rise of the Book Cliffs, creating a sharp topographical boundary above the gas fields. In the east, Prarie Canyon carves into the plateau near the Grand and Mesa county line. The presence of a Jeep Trail and various unimproved routes suggests a remote area primarily accessed for resource management and surveying during the peak of regional gas exploration. Smaller drainages like Wild Cow Wash and Winter Camp Draw further illustrate the complex erosional patterns of the Colorado Plateau.