1968 Map of Middle Dry Fork

About this map

Kimball Mountain and Cow Ridge dominate this section of the Western Slope, where the topography is defined by the complex drainage of the North Fork Dry Creek. Surveyed in the late 1960s, the map reveals a landscape primarily accessed by historic pathways rather than developed roads. The ancient Ute Trail crosses the northern plateau near Big Salt Wash, while other routes like the Cuddy Ranch Trail and the Pack Trail suggest a reliance on horse and livestock movement. Water sources are the critical landmarks in this arid environment, marked by numerous named points such as Blanc Spring, McKay Spring, and Myser Spring. Evidence of early resource exploration is found at a Prospect near Kimball Creek, highlighting the region's history of small-scale mining and ranching interests during the mid-20th century.