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1970 Map of Kuhns Crossing

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Kuhns Crossing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Kuhns Crossing serves as the focal point of this Elbert County landscape, where the high plains are deeply incised by a network of seasonal drainages. Established drainage patterns, such as those of East Bijou Creek and Wilson Creek, define the movement across the territory, which was field-checked in 1970. The terrain is characterized by rolling ranch land and prominent elevations like Rocky Peak, which rises above the surrounding gulches.

Evidence of resource exploration and land use is sparse but specific, noted by a Drill Hole and a Gravel Pit. These markings, alongside water sources like Bland Spring and Reed Springs, suggest a landscape shaped by the practical needs of cattle ranching and early petroleum or mineral prospecting. The intricate topography of Cattle Gulch and Sixshooter Gulch further illustrates the complex erosion patterns typical of this portion of the Colorado plains during the late 20th century.