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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 significant historical point on this 1960s landscape, identifying the specific location where gold was discovered by Russell. This site sits at the confluence of several drainages, including Russellville Gulch and Wildcat Canyon, reflecting the area's mid-century character as a blend of ranching and early mineral exploration. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Cherry Creek, West Cherry Creek, and East Cherry Creek, which carve through the high plains near the Douglas and Elbert County line.

Evidence of human presence and utility is scattered across the sheet, from the lone Grave south of Russellville to the industrial presence of a Claypit and a Gravel Pit. Water management for local use is noted at the Barney Bird Reservoir No 1 in the northwest, while modern communication infrastructure is represented by several Radio Tower sites. The map documents a sparsely populated but historically foundational section of the Colorado Front Range before widespread suburban expansion.