1966 Map of Veatch Gulch

About this map

The White River carves a deep valley through this Colorado landscape, acting as the primary artery for both the natural environment and local ranching interests. During the mid-1960s, the irrigation infrastructure was critical to this high-country terrain, evidenced by the Highland Ditch and other unnamed ditches that skirt the river's path to support grazing lands. This survey highlights the intersection of resource management and conservation, with the Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area covering the northern slopes and the White River National Forest extending across the southern reaches.