Loading map...

1970 Map of Meredith

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Meredith
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Fryingpan River valley serves as the central corridor for this mountain terrain, where the small settlements of Meredith, Thomasville, and Norrie follow the river's path through the White River National Forest. The landscape is a complex network of high-altitude drainages, including Lime Creek, Sawyer Creek, and Rocky Fork Creek, which feed into the eastern reaches of Ruedi Reservoir.

Evidence of specialized water management and infrastructure is prominent, notably the Fryingpan-Arkansas South Side Collection System and the Chapman Tunnel, which divert water beneath the high ridges. Significant landmarks like the Meredith Guard Station and Norrie Guard Sta indicate the administrative presence of the Forest Service, while the Chapman Campground and numerous named trails, such as the Pack Trail near Mount Yeckel, highlight the area's role in high-country recreation and resource management during the late twentieth century.