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1972 Map of Anthony Lakes

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Anthony Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Whitman National Forest dominates this 1970s landscape, centered on the high-elevation glacial basins of the Elkhorn Mountains. The map reveals a cluster of recreational and resource-driven activity near the county lines of Baker, Union, and Grant. Substantial water bodies like Anthony Lake, Grande Ronde Lake, and Killamacue Lake are connected by a network of Pack Trails and Jeep Tracks, suggesting a transition toward mountain recreation while maintaining ties to its extractive past.

Evidence of historical industry is found in the south, where the Loy Mine and various Prospects sit near Red Mountain. High peaks and ridges, including Gunsight Mountain and Van Patten Butte, frame the North Fork Powder River drainage. Notable landmarks like The Lakes Lookout and the Picnic Area near Mud Lake illustrate how the Forest Service managed this alpine terrain for both fire observation and public use during the mid-century era.