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1968 Map of Winter Flats

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Winter Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

South Shale Ridge dominates this 1968 landscape, a prominent geological divide where the high plateaus of Western Colorado drop away into a complex network of drainages. The area is characterized by an extensive system of canyons and gulches, including Alkali Canyon, Little Alkali Canyon, and the broad expanse of Main Canyon to the south. Historically, this terrain served as a critical corridor for resource exploration and livestock movement, evidenced by the network of Jeep Trails and a specific Drill Hole landmark.

Ephemeral water sources such as Willow Spring and various gulches like Sulphur Gulch and Pedigo Gulch define the hydrology of Winter Flats. The map illustrates a transitional environment at the Garfield Co and Mesa Co line, where the high-altitude South Fork Dry Wash gives way to the deep incisions of Redrock Canyon. Notable points of interest for local historians include the Redrock Paint landmark and the varied draws such as Lefthand Draw.