1966 Map of Barcus Creek

About this map

The complex drainages of Barcus Creek and the North Fork Greasewood Creek dominate this Rio Blanco County landscape, where deep erosional patterns define the topography. In the mid-1960s, this area of Colorado remained largely characterized by sparse ranching and energy exploration infrastructure rather than formal settlements. The high elevation of Pinto Mesa is marked by a single Pinto Mesa Windmill, a vital water source in this arid environment, while scattered Drill Holes suggest the early industrial footprint of oil or gas exploration in the region.