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1962 Map of Horsetooth Reservoir

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Horsetooth Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Horsetooth Reservoir dominates this landscape, defined by its intricate shoreline featuring Santanka Cove, Inlet Bay, and Dixon Cove. The reservoir is bounded by significant engineering works including the Dixon Canyon Dam and Spring Canyon Dam. To the east, the map captures a period of transition as the plains meet the foothills, evidenced by the presence of the Christman Landing Field, Hughes Stadium, and even a Drive-in Theater near the edge of the developing area.

Historical routes and landmarks are preserved near the Cache La Poudre River, where the Overland Stage Station and Laporte Cem sit near the settlement of Laporte. The rugged western terrain is dominated by the Roosevelt National Forest, rising toward Horsetooth Mountain and Arthurs Rock. The Colorado and Southern railroad tracks and the Larimer and Weld Canal trace the lower elevations, highlighting the critical role of water management and transport in this Colorado corridor.