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1962 Map of Masonville

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The settlement of Masonville serves as the focal point for this survey of the Front Range foothills, where the transition from high plains to mountain peaks is marked by a complex system of water management. The Buckhorn Creek and the Big Thompson River are harnessed through an intricate network of irrigation and transport structures, including the Louden ditch, the Aqueduct Canal, and the Buckhorn Highline Ditch. These systems support the valley's development, evidenced by the Loveland Filtration Plant and several quarries dotting the hillsides.

Local landmarks such as Mariana Butte and Milner Mountain define the topography, while community life is anchored by the Redstone Community Ch and the Masonville Post Office. The southern portion of the map features substantial water bodies like Boedecker Lake and Buckingham Lake, which sit adjacent to the winding path of the river through The Narrows. This area within the Roosevelt National Forest illustrates a mid-century landscape where agricultural needs and industrial quarrying coexisted with the growing infrastructure for the nearby plains communities.