2016 Map of Yankee Gulch

About this map

Wagonroad Ridge dominates the central topography of this Rio Blanco County terrain, serving as a high divide between several significant drainages. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of deep gulches and canyons, including the namesake Yankee Gulch and the extensive Ryan Gulch to the north. These natural corridors were historically vital for movement through the high country, as evidenced by the county road system following the contours of the land. Waterways such as Black Sulphur Creek and Eureka Creek carve through the southern sections, while specialized features like Stake Springs Draw suggest local water sources critical for livestock and early travelers. The map reveals a transition in naming conventions and geography, from the arid stretches of Dry Ryan Gulch to the more complex headwaters of W Fawn Creek and E Fawn Creek in the southeast corner.