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2016 Map of Gilpin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Purgatoire River cuts through the northwest corner of this Colorado landscape, flowing through the historic Picketwire Valley. This portion of Bent County is defined by a series of prominent topographical features that shaped early land use, including the rises of Ninemile Hill and Getchel Hill. The central settlement of Gilpin serves as a focal point in an area otherwise characterized by vast plains and drainage systems.

Water management and natural erosion patterns are visible through the inclusion of the Eagle Rock Ditch and several significant natural draws. Features like Heinan Flats and Smith Draw illustrate the local terrain's character, while the course of Rule Cr and Penrose Draw mark the eastern reaches of the survey. The map's grid-like road system, featuring routes like Co RD BB and Co RD 13, shows the persistent influence of the Public Land Survey System on the modern geography of the region.