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1972 Map of Trapper

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Trapper
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad corridor follows the winding path of Chimney Creek and Watson Creek as it passes through the small settlement of Trapper in the early 1970s. This landscape is defined by its sophisticated water management systems, including the Roaring Fork Ditch, Moore Park Ditch, and Five Pine Ditch, which redirect flow across the high country. These man-made improvements support ranching and local infrastructure across the broad reaches of Egeria Park and Five Pine Mesa.

High-elevation reservoirs such as Egeria Creek Reservoir, Sterner Reservoir, and Harper Reservoir are prominent, while the Finger Rock Fish Hatchery stands as a notable landmark near Phillips Creek. The map details a network of rugged access routes like the Roaring Fork Jeep Trail and Egeria Jeep Trail, which traverse the boundaries between Routt National Forest and White River National Forest, reflecting the era's balance of resource management and recreation.