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1964 Map of Brushy Point

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Brushy Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Brushy Point and Ponderosa Point dominate the high-elevation landscape of this northwestern Colorado survey, where the drainages of East Douglas Creek and Carr Creek create a complex system of canyons and draws. The geography is defined by significant landmarks such as Scare Mountain and the prominent Pike Ridge along the southern boundary. At this time in the mid-1960s, the area's few human-made features include the Trail Canyon Lodge Trail and a network of jeep trails, suggesting a landscape primarily used for seasonal grazing, hunting, or early energy exploration.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid terrain, with numerous springs mapped, including Brushy Point Spring, Ponderosa Spring, and Big Spring. The map captures the boundary line between Rio Blanco Co and Garfield Co, showing how the rugged terrain of Wildhorse Canyon and Rope Canyon transitions across the county line. The presence of Bear Park Creek and Windy Canyon Creek further details the watershed that feeds into the larger valley systems to the north and south.