2013 Map of Forked Gulch

About this map

Pyramid Point and Davis Point anchor this high-elevation landscape in Garfield County, where a complex network of drainage basins defines the topography. The terrain is deeply incised by the various branches of Parachute Creek, including the Middle Fork and East Fork. Named for local landforms and early agricultural activity, the map reveals numerous canyons and hollows such as Milk Cabin Gulch, Bear Cabin Gulch, and the intriguing Sheep Trail Hollow. Evidence of water management in this arid environment is visible through the Grantee-Ditch and the presence of Lone Tree Spring. These features, along with names like Rulison Gulch and Lindauer Point, reflect the history of ranching and land use on the Western Slope before the widespread modern shifts in the region's industry.