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2019 Map of Castle Rock Gulch

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Castle Rock Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Newett sits at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the boundary of San Isabel National Forest meets the open reaches of Chubb Park. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent geological formations and ridges, most notably The Castles and the landmark Castle Rock. These features overlook a complex drainage system where Trout Creek and Cottonwood Creek have carved deep corridors like Mushroom Gulch and Daley Gulch.

Evidence of historical land use is found in names like Kaufman Pasture and Bassam Park, suggesting a legacy of high-country grazing and ranching. The presence of Trout Creek Spring and Bassam Spring highlights the vital water sources that supported these seasonal operations. To the east, modern road names such as Brahma Cir and Angus Cir reflect the area's continued association with livestock and the division of old range lands into contemporary rural tracts.