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1966 Map of Veatch Gulch

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Veatch Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The White River flows through this corner of Rio Blanco County, carving a corridor that separates the elevated plateau of Oak Ridge from the complex drainage systems to the south. This 1966 landscape, updated with 1982 aerial data, reflects a region defined by conservation and resource management, dominated by the Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area and the White River National Forest. The map illustrates the careful control of water in this arid environment, specifically through the Oak Ridge Ditch, which follows the river's contour to support local land use.

A network of rugged drainage features, including Veatch Gulch, Moog Gulch, and Ball Gulch, illustrates the erosive power that has shaped the terrain over time. Primitive transportation is represented by a Jeep Trail winding through the western canyons, while Miller Creek and its various forks, such as East Fork Miller Creek, provide a detailed look at the hydrology feeding into the main river valley.