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2019 Map of Forked Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Schoolhouse Point and Lindauer Point rise above a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainages and named points in this section of Garfield County. The terrain is deeply incised by canyons and gulches, ranging from Bear Cabin Gulch in the north to the converging West Forked, Forked Gulch, and East Forked Gulch toward the south. These features suggest a high-elevation plateau environment where water management and topographical landmarks were critical for navigation and land use.

Water sources are carefully identified, including Lone Tree Spring and various ephemeral or seasonal flows like Cabin Water, Middle Water, and Edvin Water. The presence of Granite Ditch near Helm Gulch indicates historical efforts to divert water across this complex topography. From the long stretches of Long Ridge to the isolated prominence of Pyramid Point, the map provides a clear record of the geographic nomenclature used by the U.S. Geological Survey to organize this part of the Colorado wilderness.