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1967 Map of Blue Canyon

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Blue Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Auburn (Site) serves as a focal point for this late-1960s survey of the Baker region, marking the location of a former mining boomtown within the Whitman National Forest. The landscape is heavily influenced by early industrial water management and mining, evidenced by the Municipal Aqueduct and numerous tailings piles. Notable water infrastructure includes the Old Auburn Res, Vaughn Res, and Haskell Reservoir, which supported local needs alongside the Powder River.

The presence of Molloy Cabin (Ruin) and a lone Cem near Freezeout Gulch provides tangible markers for genealogists tracing early settlers. Along the southern edge, the Gaging Station and Phillips Lake illustrate more modern hydrologic monitoring. The terrain is defined by deep cuts such as Blue Canyon and Washington Gulch, while the heights of Elkhorn Ridge dominate the northwestern quadrant, accessible primarily by several Jeep Trails.