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1966 Map of Round Bottom

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Round Bottom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Yampa River winds through this Colorado landscape, carving a deep path between the Williams Fork Mountains and the northern reaches of Iles Mountain. This mid-century survey captures a period of industrial interest in the Moffat County backcountry, evidenced by scattered operations like the Hart Mine, several other locations simply labeled Mine, and a lonely Oil Well near Sulphur Gulch.

Topographic detail emphasizes the transition from river flats at Round Bottom and Big Bottom to the high ridges of Bell Rock. The drainage patterns are clearly defined through named draws and gulches such as Raiston Draw and Fuhr Gulch, while a rugged Jeep Trail provides one of the few named transportation routes through the uneven terrain. Local water sources like Post Oak Spring and Bogenschutz Creek highlight the critical points of interest for those navigating this high-altitude environment.