The town of Topaz was built in the late 1800's on the upper North Fork, only about 6-8 miles below the highest put-in point for a float trip. During the 1940's-1950's Topaz became a Ghost Town. Even in the mid 1960's when I did the river charting, it was not inhabited. Today it appears there are a few people living in the valley again. The Mill and Store are in great shape and the old large spring and spillway are once gain working.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Topaz on the North Fork of the White River
The town of Topaz was built in the late 1800's on the upper North Fork, only about 6-8 miles below the highest put-in point for a float trip. During the 1940's-1950's Topaz became a Ghost Town. Even in the mid 1960's when I did the river charting, it was not inhabited. Today it appears there are a few people living in the valley again. The Mill and Store are in great shape and the old large spring and spillway are once gain working.
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