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1966 Map of Big Beaver Reservoir

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Big Beaver Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

White River flows through the central canyon of this 1960s landscape, flanked by the massive elevations of Oak Ridge and Big Ridge. The terrain is dominated by the White River National Forest, where the presence of the Bel-aire Rearing Sta and water management features like Marcott Ditch suggest a focus on wildlife conservation and local irrigation. High-altitude hydrology is a defining characteristic here, with numerous alpine water bodies such as Burro Mtn Lake, Cabin Lake, and Shadow Lake dotting the southeastern ridges.

Remote outposts like Russell Camp and North Elk Cow Camp indicate the seasonal agricultural and forestry use of these uplands. Significant engineering is evident at Big Beaver Reservoir and Dobbs Res, which capture the runoff from peaks like those surrounding Sawmill Creek. The map provides a look at this high-country environment before modern infrastructure, marked only by scattered Jeep Trails and forest service access points.