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1969 Map of Pole Gulch

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Pole Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The Little Snake River winds through the northern portion of this Colorado landscape, defining a valley where water management was essential for early ranching and agriculture. The reliance on river water is evidenced by the complex system of irrigation infrastructure, including the Gibson Blair Ditch, Trowel Ditch, and the West Side Canal. These features highlight the effort to divert water from the river and Fourmile Creek to the more arid surrounding terrain.

Away from the riverbanks, the topography is dominated by significant drainage systems such as Pole Gulch and Gledhill Draw. The presence of several Oil Wells and a Drill Hole scattered across the landscape indicates an era of active mineral and resource exploration. Researchers can also trace the path of Timberlake Creek and a network of pipelines that cross the high ground, illustrating how the natural environment was adapted for both transit and resource extraction in the late 1960s.