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2016 Map of Forked Gulch

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Forked Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Pyramid Point and Davis Point anchor a landscape defined by deep drainages and high ridges in this section of Garfield County. The drainage network is dominated by the many branches of Parachute Creek, including E Fork Parachute Cr, W Fork Parachute Cr, and E Middle Fork Parachute Cr. The map reveals a complex system of named gulches, such as Rulison Gulch, Milk Cabin Gulch, and Bear Cabin Gulch, which carve out the high plateaus.

Evidence of historical land use and water management is seen in features like the Granite Ditch and secluded water sources including Pete Spring and Lone Tree Spring. High-elevation landmarks like Long Ridge and Lindauer Point provided essential vantage points across this deeply dissected terrain. The naming conventions, ranging from the descriptive Forked Gulch to the more unique Fatty Canyon and Sheep Trail Hollow, suggest a history of ranching and exploration throughout the various townships.