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1964 Map of Texas Creek

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Texas Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The high plateau and canyon country of Rio Blanco County come into sharp focus in this mid-1960s topographic study. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of Texas Creek and Missouri Creek, which carve through the elevated terrain near Rabbit Mountain and Park Mountain. Evidence of the region's energy-driven economy is everywhere, with numerous Gas Wells and Drill Holes scattered across the ridges and washes, particularly around the northern reaches of Red Wash.

Transport through this isolated area is primarily represented by the Dragon Douglas Trail and various Jeep Trails, indicating a rugged infrastructure suited for resource extraction. Water management is notably represented by the Red Wash Reservoir, while the presence of a Cave and the distinct splitting of the North Fork and South Fork provide further landmarks for those navigating or surveying this segment of Colorado's western slope.