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2013 Map of Toponas

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Toponas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Toponas sits at the junction of Co-131 and Co-134, serving as a focal point for the ranching and agricultural life of southern Routt County. The landscape is defined by the broad expanse of Egeria Park, a high-altitude basin framed by prominent landforms like King Mountain to the south and Lone Spring Butte to the north. This area relies on a sophisticated network of water management, evidenced by the numerous named storage sites including Crowner Reservoir, Kelly Reservoir, and Noble Reservoir, along with the Five Pine Mesa Ditch which redirects flows across the terrain.

Public land boundaries of the Routt National Forest encompass much of the higher elevations, particularly along Green Ridge. The survey reveals a landscape where drainage systems such as Egeria Cr and Toponas Cr dictate the placement of roads and homesteads. Named landmarks like Toponas Rock and Five Pine Mesa provide distinct navigational points for those exploring the historical development of this Colorado high-country community.