2010 Map of East Evacuation Creek

About this map

Oil Spring Mountain dominates the eastern high ground of this western Colorado landscape, where a complex network of drainage systems defines the topography. The terrain is deeply incised by several major watercourses, including Missouri Creek and the bifurcated paths of East Evacuation Creek and West Evacuation Creek. This hydrological pattern has dictated the placement of local infrastructure, with routes such as County Hwy 25 and Baxter Pass Rd following the natural contours of the canyons and creek beds. Numerous named canyons, such as Sawmill Canyon, Bear Canyon, and Timber Canyon, suggest a history of resource extraction and local nomenclature tied to the land's utility. The map illustrates a transitional environment where the upland ridges meet the descending creek valleys, recorded just before the new decade.