2013 Map of Horse Gulch

About this map

The Yampa River carves a winding path through the high desert of Moffat County, defining the drainage patterns of a landscape marked by deep gulches and prominent elevations. This 2013 survey illustrates the rugged physical geography of the Axial Basin and the significant mass of Duffy Mountain, which dominates the southern half of the quadrangle. Human activity in this portion of Colorado is sparse, centered on ranching and infrastructure such as the Culverwell Ranch and the Duffy Tunnel. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous seasonal watercourses, including Horse Gulch, Sand Spring Gulch, and Morgan Gulch. Notable landmarks like Signal Butte provide vertical relief against the wide basins, while Co Road 17 serves as a primary transit corridor through the southern reaches, connecting the isolated ranching properties and geographic features of the region.