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2013 Map of Devils Gulch

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Devils Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Bradford lies at the southern edge of this high-altitude landscape, situated where the Co-69 highway cuts through the terrain near the junction of Muddy Cr. The map reveals a land defined by water management and livestock ranching, evidenced by the numerous named windmills such as Hess Windmill, Robsin Windmill, and Cordrey Windmill that dot the drainages. These features, along with the Akin Ranch, suggest a persistent ranching economy in a region where seasonal creeks like Froze Cr and Sheep Cr provide critical water sources.

Elevations rise sharply toward the east into the San Isabel National Forest, where the topography becomes increasingly complex with features like Devils Hole and Ute Log Gulch. The boundary between Custer and Huerfano counties meanders through the Wet Mountain Valley, crossing high points like the Promontory Divide. The network of named roads, including Centennial Ranch Rd and Electric Ave, provides a clear view of how modern rural access follows the natural contours of the gulches.