2016 Map of Veatch Gulch

About this map

The White River flows through this Rio Blanco County landscape, cutting a deep valley between Oak Ridge and the complex drainage systems of the White River National Forest. Early water management infrastructure is evident through the winding paths of the Miller Cr Ditch and Highland Ditch in the northern reaches of the quadrangle. These engineering efforts supported the local economy in a region defined by steep gulches and high ridges. Deeply incised features like Bloodsworth Gulch, Veatch Gulch, and Moog Gulch demonstrate the difficult terrain that shaped early transportation routes. Modern recreational and access paths, such as the Middle Mountain Trail and E Miller Cr Rd, follow these same natural corridors established by the topography of the Colorado Plateau.