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2019 Map of Easton Gulch

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Easton Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Axial Basin anchors the northern reaches of this Colorado survey, a broad structural depression defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages. The landscape is characterized by a series of prominent gulches and canyons, including Easton Gulch, Ben Morgan Canyon, and the strikingly named Maggies Nipple peak. This territory in western Moffat County reflects a classic high-desert drainage pattern where watercourses like Hurst Gulch and Straight Gulch carve through the sedimentary layers toward larger systems.

Transportation is limited to a few established routes, primarily Co RD 32 and Co RD 55, which navigate the contours of the basin floor. The mapping of Red Littleton Canyon and Deer Canyon illustrates the isolation of these drainage systems. The survey detail records the intricate dissection of the terrain by features such as Little Collom Gulch and Chokecherry Gulch, providing a clear view of the area's physical geography before modern development.