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2022 Map of Desert Gulch

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Desert Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Roan Cr and its associated valley drainage systems define this high-altitude landscape in Garfield County. The terrain is characterized by prominent ridges and points, including Skinner Ridge, Eby Point, and 4A Point, which overlook a network of deep gulches and creek beds. In the northern reaches, Brush Mtn rises above the headwaters of Brush Cr and Cherry Gulch.

Human modification of the natural water system is evident in the presence of the Cannon Ditch in the southern portion of the sheet. Access through this dissected topography is facilitated by routes like Co HWY 209 and Clear Creek Rd, which follow the contours of the land. The map serves as a detailed record of the drainage patterns and significant elevations that have shaped ranching and land use in this part of the Western Slope.