1966 Map of Horse Gulch

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The Yampa River carves a dramatic, winding path through the center of this mid-1960s landscape, creating complex oxbows and bends between the surrounding highlands. This area of Moffat County is dominated by significant landforms such as Duffy Mountain and the prominent Signal Butte, which overlook the river valley. To the south, the topography opens into the Axial Basin, while numerous drainages including Morgan Gulch, Boxelder Gulch, and Sand Spring Gulch reveal the intricate erosion patterns of the high desert terrain.