2020 Map of Milligan Canyon

About this map

Milligan Creek flows through the center of this landscape on the border of Jefferson and Broadwater counties. The terrain is defined by drainage patterns like Mud Spring Gulch and the presence of natural water sources such as Cottonwood Spring and Shoddy Springs. While largely rural, the area shows a concentration of modern development in the northeast near Rolling Glen Ranch Road, where numerous residential loops and drives such as Foxglove Loop and Wildrose Loop have been established. Historically significant nomenclature persists in the road network, with names like Oregon Trail and Cherokee Trail appearing alongside functional ranching routes like W Farm Road and Boulder Cutoff Road. This mix of named springs and emerging subdivision roads suggests a transition from traditional open rangeland to rural residential use.