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2011 Map of Veatch Gulch

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Veatch Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The White River carves a central path through this portion of Rio Blanco County, anchoring a landscape defined by its irrigation history and ranching infrastructure. Essential water management features like the Oak Ridge Park Ditch, Highland Ditch, and Miller Creek Ditch trace the contours of the valley, illustrating how water was diverted from the primary river to support local agricultural efforts.

Remote outposts such as the Miller Creek Cow Camp and named drainages like Moog Gulch, Bloodsworth Gulch, and Sykes Gulch suggest a history of seasonal grazing and livestock movement. The confluence of West Miller Creek and East Miller Creek further highlights the complex drainage system feeding into the main river valley, while established routes like County Rd 8 and County Rd 43 provide the primary access through this western Colorado terrain.