1971 Map of Cutoff Gulch

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Parachute Creek carves through the high plateau country of western Colorado, where this early 1970s survey documents a landscape defined by drainage systems and mineral exploration. The boundary between Rio Blanco Co and Garfield Co runs east-to-west across the center of the terrain, crossing numerous steep drainages such as Cutoff Gulch and Stewart Fork. Resource extraction is evident through several marked Prospects and a specific Mine located along the upper reaches of the Fork. The area is sparsely developed, primarily accessible via a network of Jeep Trails that connect vital water sources like Bragg Spring and Barnes Spring. Notable landmarks such as Davis Point and Porcupine Gulch offer clear reference points for understanding the topographical complexity of this portion of the Piceance Basin before modern large-scale energy development moved into the region.