2010 Map of Indian Valley

About this map

Indian Valley and the surrounding high country of Rio Blanco County are defined by an intricate network of drainage channels and ridges. The presence of an Oil Well along Michaels Draw reflects the industrial activity in this part of western Colorado, where energy resource extraction sits alongside the traditional ranching geography. The terrain is marked by prominent features like Colorow Mountain and Horse Ridge, which divide the various branches of the Tschuddi drainage system, including West Tschuddi Gulch and Middle Tschuddi Gulch. Transport through this arid landscape is maintained via a sparse network of county roads, such as County Rd-77, which follows the contours of the gulches. Water management and natural drainage are critical here, evidenced by the named waterways like Deep Channel Creek and the seasonal flows of Twin Wash.