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1994 Map of Castle Rock Gulch

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Castle Rock Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Graven Mines and various industrial excavations dot the northwest corner of this 1990s survey, marking an area defined by mineral extraction and limestone production. The presence of Newett Quarries, Quarry sites, and Tailings near Trout Creek highlights the local economic reliance on the earth's resources within the San Isabel National Forest. This extraction history is balanced by high-altitude features like Kaufman Ridge and the distinct geologic formations of The Trout Castles.

Water management in this high-country environment is evident through several drainage networks, including Castle Rock Gulch, Sawmill Gulch, and the curiously named Green Whiskers Windmill. The map tracks the boundary between Chaffee and Park counties, following the crest of the ridge. While much of the terrain is dedicated to natural forest and pasture like Kaufman Pasture, the density of named Prospects and Black Dumps provides a clear record of the region's mining heritage.