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1963 Map of Gibson Gulch

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Gibson Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Fairview Cem sits on the western edge of this Colorado landscape, marking a point of rest in a region defined by high ridges and deep drainage systems. The terrain is dominated by the complex network of East Divide Creek and West Divide Creek, which carve out the high-country topography before reaching the southern boundaries of the White River National Forest. The presence of several named springs, most notably the family-named Uncle Bob Spring, indicates the vital importance of water sources for cattle and land management in this high-altitude environment.

The northern portion of the map is a maze of gulches, including Jackson Gulch, East Gulch, and the central Gibson Gulch. In the southeast, Crown Peak rises as a prominent landmark overlooking Spruce Crossing Gulch. Evidence of mid-century exploration and resource management is visible through scattered Drill Hole and Gas Well locations, as well as a network of jeep trails that navigate the ridges between Timber Gulch and Bear Gulch.