1966 Map of Rough Gulch

About this map

The White River carves a deep valley through the northwest Colorado landscape, defining the geographic character of this 1960s survey. To the north, the terrain is dominated by the high elevations of Pinyon Ridge and the Coal Ridge, while the south is marked by the broad expanse of Stadtman Mesa. The presence of several long-distance pipelines crossing the river and mesas indicates the region's role in the mid-century energy infrastructure, connecting isolated mountain resources to distant markets.