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1963 Map of Gibson Gulch

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Gibson Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

White River National Forest lands dominate this mid-century look at the high country of Garfield County. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of East Divide Creek and West Divide Creek, which are interconnected by a network of early water management infrastructure, including the West Divide Ditch and Porter Ditch. These man-made channels highlight the critical importance of water rights and transport in the high-elevation ranching and forestry economy of the era.

Genealogists may find interest in the Fairview Cem located near the western edge, while landmarks like Uncle Bob Spring and Crown Peak serve as distinctive reference points for local history. The map also records early industrial markers in the backcountry, such as a Gas Well and a Drill Hole, alongside a series of gulches including Otten Gulch and Dean Gulch. The presence of several named springs and a Jeep Trail reflects the area's use for both natural resource extraction and rugged access.