1966 Map of Red Elephant Point

About this map

The White River National Forest dominates this landscape, where the rugged topography of Coulter Mesa and Hay Flat defines the character of western Colorado. The map documents a working livestock environment, marked by the long Ute Stock Driveway and several seasonally important sites like the Muller Creek Cow Camp and Ti Cow Camp. Water management is central to this high-altitude terrain, evidenced by features such as Howey Reservoir and the Bar H L Guard Station near Dutch Creek. The intricate drainage system of Miller Creek and its various forks illustrates the complex hydrology of the Rio Blanco Co and Garfield Co borderlands during the mid-to-late 20th century.