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2010 Map of Castor Gulch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Castor Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Yampa River winds across the northern edge of this landscape, serving as a vital artery for the region's ranching and industrial development. Just south of the river, the residential development of Craig South Highlands sits near the Craig-Moffat Airport, reflecting the mid-century growth of this high-plateau community. The map reveals a sophisticated water management system designed to support both municipal needs and heavy industry, featuring the Deep Cut Ditch, Craig Raw Water Dam, and the Craig Holding and Evaporation Reservoir.

Resource extraction is the dominant footprint elsewhere, characterized by numerous operations such as the Trapper Strip Mine and the Blair Coal Mine. These sites, along with smaller workings like the Eberle Mine and Whitlock Mine, trace the history of Moffat County’s energy economy. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous drainages, including Castor Gulch and Pyeatt Gulch, which dictate the winding paths of the local county road network.