1980 Map of Hillside

About this map

Texas Creek flows through the high terrain along the border of Fremont and Custer counties, defining the topography of this portion of the Wet Mountain Valley. The settlement of Hillside serves as a local anchor, situated near the Hillside Cem and the remnants of an Old Railroad Grade that once navigated the valley floor. The map records a landscape where water and elevation dictate settlement patterns, from the remote Trails End Ranch to the numerous gulches like Stacey Gulch and Rogers Gulch that drain the surrounding heights. Prominent peaks such as Lookout Mountain, Gem Mountain, and Democratic Mountain overlook the drainage systems of Lake Creek and Duckett Creek. Local history and mineral interest are noted by several Prospect sites located near Democratic Gulch, indicating the historical search for resources in these granite-ribbed slopes.