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1983 Map of Rice Mountain

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Rice Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Thompson Mountain and Rice Mountain anchor this landscape of high gulches and arid ridges in Fremont County. The map details an area defined by deep drainages like Gooseberry Gulch and Wilson Gulch, which carve through prominent uplands including Blue Ridge and Eightmile Mountain. The presence of several Prospect labels and a Mine near Maverick Springs Draw indicates a history of resource exploration throughout the high country.

Lower elevations transition into broader open areas such as Webster Park and Shaws Park. These basins are interconnected by primitive Jeep Trails, suggesting a rugged terrain accessible primarily for recreation and ranching. Further south, Eightmile Park provides a centered landmark near the Eightmile Park Campground, while isolated water sources like Red Rocks Spring highlight the essential nature of water points in this high Colorado environment.