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1963 Map of Pierce Gulch

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Pierce Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Fort Carson Military Reservation dominates this central Colorado landscape, where the high desert terrain meets the industrial corridors of the late mid-century. Along the southern edge, the Arkansas River serves as a primary geographic anchor, paralleled by the tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad. This area illustrates the critical role of water management in the region, featuring the Beaver Park Ditch and the Beaver Aqueduct, which snake across the plains to support local infrastructure and agriculture.

Erosion has carved deep landmarks into the Fremont and Pueblo county line, most notably at Salt Canyon and Pierce Gulch. To the northeast, the elevation rises toward Booth Mountain, while the presence of a Gravel Pit and multiple pipelines reflects the mid-1970s development of the area's natural and military resources. The map captures a moment when traditional rail transport and modern utility networks shared the river valley floor.