2019 Map of Smizer Gulch

About this map

White River drainage patterns and the arid dissected plateaus of the Piceance Basin define this corner of the Western Slope. The landscape is marked by a series of significant erosional features, including Smizer Gulch, Colorow Gulch, and Kissinger Gulch, which feed into the main river valley from the surrounding heights. Human intervention in this dry environment is evident through the Blair Ditch, a water conveyance system likely supporting agricultural or ranching activities near the river. High points such as Blair Mtn and Blair Mesa offer prominent landmarks overlooking the complex network of draws and washes like Sagebrush Draw and Crooked Wash. The map also captures the political boundary between Moffat and Rio Blanco counties, providing a contemporary view of this remote intersection of land management and natural topography.