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1966 Map of Russellville Gulch

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Russellville Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Russellville marks a pivotal point in Colorado history as the location of the 1858 gold discovery that helped spark the Pikes Peak Gold Rush. Situated along the boundary of Douglas and Elbert counties, this landscape is defined by the drainages of Cherry Creek and Russellville Gulch. The terrain reflects a shift from early mining roots toward mid-century ranching and infrastructure, with Barney Bird Reservoir No 1 and various pipelines traversing the hills.

Local landmarks such as the solitary Grave and the Claypit near the center of the sheet provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The presence of multiple Radio Towers and a Gravel Pit near Gold Creek highlights the utility and material extraction occurring in the area during the 1960s. The network of seasonal watercourses, including Wildcat Canyon and Antelope Creek, illustrates the drainage patterns vital to the high plains ranching economy of this era.