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1971 Map of Hayden Gulch

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Hayden Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Williams Fork Mountains dominate this 1971 topographical study, an area defined by steep drainages and early industrial exploration within the Routt National Forest. The landscape is carved by the East Fork Williams Fork and its numerous tributaries, including Hayden Gulch, Berry Gulch, and Lone Gulch. Human activity is centered on water management and resource extraction, evidenced by several family-named water features such as Wyman Reservoir, Dillabaugh Res, and Maud Wise Res.

Evidence of energy development and mining is scattered across the terrain, with a noted Strip Mine and various mines, drill holes, and a Gas Well. The mapping of numerous jeep trails and a gaging station near the river suggests a working landscape utilized for forest management and mineral survey during the early 1970s. The presence of Watering Trough Gulch and Mills Pond further highlights the intersection of livestock grazing and local water control in this corner of Routt County.