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1952 Map of Greasewood Gulch

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Greasewood Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Little Hills Game Experiment Station occupies the northeastern corner of this Rio Blanco County landscape, highlighting the area's mid-century focus on wildlife management and environmental study. Situated at the confluence of Piceance Creek and the Dry Fork Piceance Creek, this station is surrounded by a complex network of drainage systems including Greasewood Gulch, Reigan Gulch, and Thompson Gulch.

Industrial activity and early resource exploration are evident through numerous gas wells and the presence of Magnolia Camp. Remote operations are further evidenced by a private Landing Strip and localized infrastructure like a Water Tank. Water sources in this arid terrain were critical landmarks, as shown by the naming of the Little Corral Gulch Spring and Dark Canyon Spring. The naming of many drainages, such as Gardenhire Gulch and Collins Gulch, likely reflects the heritage of early ranching families who navigated this deeply dissected plateau.