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1966 Map of Barcus Creek SE

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Barcus Creek SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The White River carves through the northeastern corner of this Rio Blanco County landscape, serving as a primary drainage point for the complex network of surrounding canyons and gulches. In the mid-1960s, the terrain was defined by significant watercourses like Yellow Creek and Piceance Creek, which slice through the high plateau country. The presence of a Gas Well and a Drill Hole alongside various Gravel Pits indicates the early industrial footprint of energy and resource extraction in the region.

Remote transportation is represented by a sparse network of Jeep Trails, providing the only access through locations like Pinto Gulch and Short Gulch. The mapping of the Base Line and the Pipeline underscores the systematic surveying and infrastructure development required to manage this isolated stretch of Colorado. These details reveal a landscape where natural features like Alkali Flat and Little Gulch dictated the path of human utility and industry.