2019 Map of Rough Gulch

About this map

The White River carves a central path through this section of the Piceance Basin, creating a prominent corridor between the elevated terrain of Pinyon Ridge to the north and the complex canyon systems to the south. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, where Stadtman Mesa and Blair Mesa stand as high plateaus overlooking the river valley. The map documents numerous drainage systems and seasonal water sources essential to this arid region, including McAndrews Gulch and the aptly named Rough Gulch. These natural features, alongside isolated water points like Lambert Spring and Stinking Spring, illustrate the importance of water management in Northwest Colorado. Further south, the topography transitions into the deep incisions of Short Canyon and Hay Canyon, while the northern boundary at the Moffat Co Rio Blanco Co line marks the transition into the high desert country beyond.