1952 Map of Rock School

About this map

Rock School sits at the northern edge of this Rio Blanco County landscape, overlooking the winding path of Piceance Creek. This 1952 field check documents a rugged drainage network where narrow canyons and steep gulches dictate the local geography. The confluence of Black Sulphur Creek and Piceance Creek provides a focal point for the scattered unimproved roads that navigate the complex terrain. The map captures the area as it was before significant modern industrial development, showing a land defined by natural watercourses like Eureka Creek and Fawn Creek. Researchers will find a high level of topographical detail across the drainage divides, including named features such as Hunter Creek and Little Dry Gulch. This survey serves as a vital record of the Piceance Basin's remote character during the mid-twentieth century.