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1960 Map of Devils Gulch

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Devils Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Wet Mountain Valley floor and the surrounding high-altitude terrain define this 1960s survey of the Custer and Huerfano county line. The landscape is characterized by a network of ranching infrastructure and seasonal water sources essential for livestock in this arid environment. Named family landmarks like the Akin Ranch and Hess Windmill indicate a settled agricultural presence, while the Bradford (Site) near Bradford Creek points to a previous hub of activity now reduced to a historical marker.

Surface water is documented through numerous vital springs, including Patton Spring, Cedar Spring, and Troyer Spring, which feed into drainages like North Muddy Creek. To the east, the map climbs into the San Isabel National Forest, where steep terrain is carved by Devils Gulch and Caldwell Gulch. A primitive transportation network of jeep trails provides the only access into these higher elevations, connecting remote points like Ute Log and the Promontory divide.