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2011 Map of Laporte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Laporte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bellvue and Laporte anchor the southeastern corner of this landscape where the Cache la Poudre River emerges from the foothills. The area is defined by a sophisticated water management network, including the Munroe Gravity Canal, Poudre Valley Canal, and Charles Hansen Canal, which divert water to reservoirs like Milton Seaman Reservoir and North Poudre Reservoir Number 1. This infrastructure supports a ranching economy evident in the McMurry Ranch, Coombs Ranch, and Kramer Ranch.

Mineral extraction history is visible through several named operations, such as the Treasure Hill Mine and the Wahketa Lease Mine. The terrain transitions from the rugged heights of Bonner Peak and Treasure Hill down through Log Canyon and Rist Canyon. This interplay of natural relief and engineered water systems illustrates the development of the Front Range foothills as a vital corridor for both industry and settlement.