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2011 Map of Dodson Pass

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Dodson Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The settlement of Gross sits at the junction of several drainage systems in this rural section of Gem County, where the terrain is defined by a complex network of gulches and high ridges. Significant landmarks such as Tree Spring Mountain and Friday Butte overlook the watershed of Squaw Creek and its various tributaries, including Second Fork Squaw Creek. The movement of people and livestock through these highlands is facilitated by strategic gaps like Dodson Pass and Low Pass, which connect the isolated valleys.

Transportation in the early 21st century relied on unpaved routes such as Sheep Creek Rd and Third Fork Rd, reflecting a landscape dedicated to ranching or forestry. Named features like Vaughan Gulch, Kimball Gulch, and Willmathe Gulch suggest a history of local land use and family-named claims. Smaller water sources, including Beech Lake and Moore Spring, provide critical points of interest within the broader drainage of Pine Creek.