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2010 Map of New Castle

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

New Castle sits at the base of the Grand Hogback, a dramatic geologic ridge that defines the movement of water and industry through this part of the Colorado River valley. This 2010 survey highlights a landscape deeply shaped by mining and irrigation, with a concentration of energy-related sites such as the Vulcan Mine, Silt Mine, and the Coryell Mine along the ridge. The importance of water management in this arid environment is evident through the extensive network of engineered waterways, including the Tompkins Ditch and the Ware and Hinds Ditch.

South of the river, the terrain rises toward Jackson Gulch, where smaller tributaries like Divide Creek and Garfield Creek carve through the landscape. Genealogists may find the High Land Cemetery on the northern outskirts of town particularly useful for local research. The map captures the intersection of natural barriers like Burning Mountain and the transportation corridors that follow the river's path, showing the modern footprint of a town built on a legacy of resource extraction.