1962 Map of Badger Lake

About this map

Mount Hood National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the Hood River and Wasco county line divides a rugged network of ridges and glacial drainages. The area is defined by its recreation and forestry infrastructure, notably the Robinhood Guard Sta and Valley View Cabin, alongside several established campgrounds near Badger Lake and Boulder Lake. The map reveals a transition in land use management, as the Mount Hood Wilderness boundary protects the western reaches near Elk Mountain. Extensive trail systems like the Gumjuwac Trail and Badger Creek Trail connect distinctive volcanic features including Gunsight Butte and Badger Butte. Notable alpine meadows such as Horsethief Meadows and Elk Meadows indicate the seasonal grazing or botanical character of these high basins during the early 1960s.