1969 Map of Birch Creek Reservoirs

About this map

The Cache National Forest boundary marks the western edge of this high-elevation terrain in Rich County, where a complex network of springs and canyons defines the drainage toward the Birch Creek Reservoirs. The landscape is dominated by significant topographical formations like Thousand Dollar Ridge and Lewis Ridge, which separate deep incisions such as Big Canyon and Cutoff Canyon. A network of jeep trails provides the primary access through these ridges, connecting remote landmarks like the Woodruff Spring and Putnam Spring. This late 1960s snapshot shows a landscape centered on water management and grazing, evidenced by the numerous named springs and the Gaging Station located along Big Creek in the northeastern quadrant. The presence of Strawberry Ridge and Allan Hollow reflects a geography deeply shaped by the seasonal flow of the Birch Creek watershed.