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1963 Map of Four J Rim

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Four J Rim
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Pine Mountain and the prominent escarpment of Four J Rim dominate this high-desert landscape straddling the Wyoming-Colorado border. The map captures a transition from the rugged drainage systems of Scrivner Canyon and Birdie Gulch to the broader expanse of Four J Basin. In the early 1960s, this area remained largely undeveloped, characterized by isolated landmarks like Wallace Cabin and essential water sources such as Pine Lake and Jim Spring.

Early resource exploration is evident through the marking of a Gas Well and several Drill Holes scattered across the terrain. Transport is limited to a primitive Jeep Trail winding through the basin. The complex hydrology of the region is well-documented, featuring seasonal flows through Salt Wells Creek and Vermillion Creek, alongside numerous named springs like Goat Spring and Big Spring that supported life in this arid environment.