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1966 Map of Gilpin

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Gilpin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Purgatoire River cuts across the northwest corner of this 1960s landscape, bordering the Picketwire Valley. The central terrain is defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which runs north-to-south through the region, passing the small settlement of Gilpin. This rail corridor serves as a primary axis for the area's movement and development, flanked by notable topographic features like Ninemile Hill and Getchel Hill.

Irrigation and water management are evident through the presence of the Rule Ditch and Eagle Rock Ditch in the southeastern quadrant near Eagle Rock Creek. These man-made water features, along with several scattered wells, suggest an agricultural reliance on controlled water distribution across the expansive Heinan Flats. The inclusion of the Animas 2 Radio Facility provides a specific point of modern infrastructure amidst the traditional ranching and rail landscape of Bent County.