1966 Map of Barcus Creek SE

About this map

White River flows through the northeast corner of this high-plateau landscape, a region defined by deeply incised drainages and energy exploration. In the mid-1960s, the terrain was accessed primarily by a network of Jeep Trails that connected remote resource extraction sites, including a Gas Well and several Drill Holes. The hydraulic network is extensive, with Barcus Creek and Yellow Creek carving through the western sections, while Pinto Gulch and Short Gulch feed into the larger river systems. A significant Pipeline traverses the northern ridges, reflecting the industrial infrastructure established during this era of Western Colorado resource development. Near the eastern edge, Alkali Piceance Creek meanders through an area labeled simply as Flat, providing a rare break in the otherwise dissected topography.