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2019 Map of Desert Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Brush Mtn and the prominent Skinner Ridge dominate this section of Garfield County, where the high-altitude terrain is carved by a complex network of canyons and drainage systems. This 2019 survey captures a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes, with named landmarks like 4A Point and Eby Point overlooking the deep incisions of Desert Gulch and Cherry Gulch.

Human intervention in this difficult environment is most visible along the valley floors, where Co RD 204 follows Roan Cr and provides access to the Cannon Ditch irrigation system. The map illustrates a classic Western pattern of connectivity, with primary access roads like Co HWY 209 and Co RD 207 adhering to the natural contours of the creeks, including Brush Cr and Carr Cr, while the higher ridges remain relatively untouched by modern infrastructure.