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1970 Map of Bitter Creek Well

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Bitter Creek Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Bitter Creek Well (Flowing) stands as a focal point in this 1970 landscape, where the high desert terrain of Eastern Utah meets the Colorado border. The map reveals a complex network of resource extraction and transit, evidenced by numerous Drill Holes and an extensive Pipeline cutting through the arid topography. The geological character is defined by landmarks like Castle Rocks and the deep incisions of Rabbit Valley, which lead toward the southern boundary along the Colorado River.

Transportation history is etched into the earth here, showing both the active Rio Grande Western Railroad and segments of an Old Railroad Grade. These routes follow the natural corridors provided by Bitter Creek and McDonald Creek. This survey captures the region just as modern infrastructure began to overlay the older ranching and survey markers of May Flat, providing a detailed view of the transition between industrial utility and the open range.