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1966 Map of Russellville Gulch

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Russellville Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Russellville marks a significant historical point on this 1960s landscape, noted as the location of an early gold discovery. Situated along the boundary of Douglas and Elbert counties, the area is defined by a complex drainage network where Cherry Creek meets several tributaries, including Wildcat Canyon and Gold Creek. The terrain is characterized by numerous hollows and gulches, such as Reed Hollow and Russellville Gulch, which shaped the early prospecting and ranching efforts in this part of Colorado.

Evidence of human presence and infrastructure is sparse but specific, ranging from the solitary Grave at the center of the sheet to the modern industrial presence of Radio Towers and a Pipeline crossing the hills. The map also records water management features like Barney Bird Reservoir No 1 and various fence lines, illustrating the land's transition from 19th-century gold territory to 20th-century rural usage.