1971 Map of Desert Gulch

About this map

Skinner Ridge and Brush Mountain dominate this corner of Garfield County, where the landscape is defined by deep drainage basins and high dividing lines. The 1971 field survey reveals a terrain oriented around the natural flow of Roan Creek and Clear Creek, with the map showing how seasonal Springs and gulches like Cherry Gulch and Cottonwood Creek have carved the high country. Human movement through this environment is strictly tied to the topography, evidenced by the network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails that skirt the ridges.