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2010 Map of McCarthy Gulch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of McCarthy Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Schutte Creek and Cow Creek form the primary drainage systems for this section of Garfield County, creating a deeply etched landscape defined by an intricate network of narrow gulches. This terrain is marked by dozens of named canyons including Litchliter Gulch, Bear Cabin Gulch, and Corral Gulch, which feed into the larger watercourses. The drainage pattern reveals the hydrological complexity of the high country, where seasonal runoff from features like Spring Gulch and Hay Gulch has carved out the distinct topography.

Transportation through this area follows these natural corridors, with Cow Creek Rd tracing the winding path of its namesake creek. The map captures the meeting of various forks, such as West Fork Story Gulch, Middle Fork Story Gulch, and East Fork Story Gulch, which converge to form Story Gulch. This 2010 survey provides a modern baseline for understanding the unchanged landforms and rural access roads of the region.