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1966 Map of Veatch Gulch

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Veatch Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The White River carves a significant diagonal path through this 1960s Colorado landscape, serving as the primary hydrological anchor for the surrounding high-country terrain. Within the White River National Forest, the map reveals an intricate network of drainage systems, including Veatch Gulch, Moog Gulch, and Bloodsworth Gulch. These natural features are complemented by man-made infrastructure like the Highland Ditch and Park Ditch, which indicate historical water management and irrigation efforts in this high-altitude environment.

The presence of several Jeep Trails and standard Trails weaving through the prominent Oak Ridge and along Miller Creek suggests a landscape utilized for backcountry access and forest management. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of East Miller Creek and West Miller Creek as they converge, providing a clear picture of the area's physical geography before later 20th-century developments.