Loading map...

2019 Map of Boston Peak

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Boston Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Roosevelt National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the Medicine Bow Mountains and Laramie Mountains converge. The terrain is defined by sophisticated water engineering and natural flow, centered on the Cache la Poudre Wild and Scenic River and the Laramie River. A critical piece of regional infrastructure is the Laramie Poudre Tunnel, which facilitates trans-basin water diversion alongside historical irrigation works like the Rawah-and-Poudre-Supply-Ditch and the Skyline Ditch.

Settlement is concentrated at Spencer Heights, situated near the river's bend. The map illustrates a complex network of high-country drainage, including Joe Wright Cr and Roaring Cr, set against prominent peaks such as Boston Peak and Sleeping Elephant Mtn. This intersection of wild river corridors and industrial-scale water management reflects the enduring importance of mountain watersheds to Colorado's development.