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2010 Map of Greasewood Gulch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Greasewood Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Magnolia Camp serves as a lone named point of settlement within this drainage-carved landscape of Rio Blanco County. The area is defined by a dense network of water-cut features, most notably Greasewood Gulch and the winding course of Piceance Creek. Transportation in this part of the Western Slope relies on a system of county routes, including County Rd 78 and County Hwy 3A, which navigate the high ground between numerous deep draws.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid terrain, with Little Corral Gulch Spring and Dark Canyon Spring appearing as significant landmarks. The map documents the intricate branching of the West Fork Dark Canyon and Thompson Gulch, illustrating how the geography dictates movement and placement of the few roads and camps in the region. For researchers, these named gulches and springs provide a precise record of local topography and land use before subsequent changes in the 21st century.