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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 carves a winding path through this corner of Moffat County, creating the distinct lowlands of Round Bottom and Big Bottom. This mid-1960s survey documents a landscape defined by the confluence with the Williams Fork and the transition from river valleys to high points like Iles Mountain and the Williams Fork Mountains.

Resource extraction and ranching infrastructure appear through scattered markers such as the Hart Mine, several unnamed mines, and an Oil Well. The geography is intricately mapped with numerous family-named or descriptive drainages, including Bogenschutz Creek, Fuhr Gulch, and Sand Gulch. For researchers, the presence of various Drill Holes and gravel operations alongside traditional features like Post Oak Spring provides a detailed view of Colorado's industrial and natural resource history during this era.