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1974 Map of Broken Rib Creek

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Broken Rib Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

White River National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Garfield County, where the topography is characterized by deep drainage basins and prominent limestone formations. The 1974 survey documents a network of trails and primitive routes, including the prominent Coffee Pot Road and several unnamed jeep trails that provided access to remote outlooks. Numerous natural springs, such as Broken Rib Spring, Mud Spring, and Irrawaddy Spring, appear throughout the quadrangle, indicating the vital water sources for local wildlife and early seasonal camps.

Evidence of geological and recreational interest is found at Indian Cave and the Deep Creek Overlook, which provides a vantage point over the complex creek systems. The map traces the headwaters of the East Fork Dead Horse Creek and French Creek, illustrating how these watercourses carve through the ridges. The inclusion of the Coffee Pot Spring Campground reflects the area's mid-century role as a destination for backcountry exploration.