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1972 Map of Toponas

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Toponas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Toponas serves as the central hub of this high-altitude landscape in the early 1970s, situated at the junction of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad and the local road network. The map reveals a high-country economy focused on water management and ranching, evidenced by a series of engineered water features including the Stillwater Ditch, Five Pine Mesa Ditch, and several private or municipal impoundments like Crouner Reservoir and Kelly Reservoir.

Elevations vary significantly, from the flat reaches of Egeria Park to the prominent heights of King Mountain and the distinctive Toponas Rock. The northern section is dominated by the Routt National Forest, where drainage systems like Beaver Creek and Todd Creek carve through the terrain. A local Landing Strip near the railroad tracks highlights the logistical needs of this ranching and forest service outpost.