Loading map...

2011 Map of Trapper

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Bear River flows through this high-altitude landscape of Routt County, where a complex network of water management features supports the region's agricultural and conservation efforts. The Finger Rock Fish Hatchery stands as a notable landmark along Brinker Creek, while numerous family-named water works, such as the Harper and Sons Dam and Sterner Dam, illustrate the local history of land and resource stewardship. These structures create essential catchments like the Harper Reservoir and Sterner Reservoir to capture runoff from the surrounding peaks.

Terrain is defined by the broad elevation of Five Pine Mesa and the spine of Porcupine Ridge, which separate various drainage basins. Small-scale irrigation is evident through engineered waterways like the Roaring Fork Ditch and Five Pine Mesa Ditch, which redirect water toward drier grazing lands. The small settlement of Trapper sits near the junction of several county routes, serving as a focal point for this rural ranching and watershed district.