1962 Map of Horsetooth Reservoir, 1964 Print
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1962 Map of Horsetooth Reservoir

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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Horsetooth Reservoir dominates the eastern foothills of the Roosevelt National Forest, serving as a massive water catchment for the Front Range. Along the northern edge, the Cache La Poudre River flows past the settlement of Laporte, a community marked by its proximity to the Colorado and Southern railroad and the Overland Stage Station. The map illustrates a landscape of transition where the industrial presence of a Quarry and a Gravel Pit meets recreational and residential development near Inlet Bay and Horsetooth Heights. The western terrain is defined by dramatic geology, rising from Redstone Creek to notable peaks like Arthurs Rock and Horsetooth Mountain. This 1960s survey captures the early expansion of aviation at the Municipal Airport and the complex system of canals and smaller reservoirs, such as College Lake and Soldier Canyon Reservoir, that support the region's agricultural and municipal growth.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1962
Date Published1964
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.3 x 26.9 inches

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