1969 Map of Hayden Butte

About this map

Isabel National Forest dominates the western portion of this Huerfano County landscape, where the high terrain gives way to a complex system of drainage branches and arroyos. The 1969 field-checked data shows a territory defined by water action, with North Apache Creek and South Apache Creek flowing eastward from the mountain slopes. The namesake Hayden Butte stands as a prominent landmark north of where the various forks of Apache Creek converge. A clear boundary for Vigil and St Vrain is marked in the southern section, reflecting the historical land grant divisions of southern Colorado. Human activity is sparse but visible through a Prospect and Gravel Pit, suggesting small-scale resource extraction amidst the more dominant natural features like Pole Canyon and Greasewood Arroyo.