1979 Map of Blue Lake

About this map

Blue Lake sits at the southwestern edge of this 1970s landscape, serving as a focal point for the timber and ranching activities that define the surrounding terrain. The winding Mad River and its major tributary, the North Fork Mad River, carve deep paths through the timberlands, supported by local industrial markers like the Camp Bauer site and various Quarries. North of the town, the ascent toward Liscom Hill and T I P T O P R I D G E reveals a network of high-elevation meadows and plateaus, including Elk Prairie and Round Prairie. These open spaces contrast with the dense drainage systems of Jackson Creek and Canyon Creek, illustrating the varied topography that dictated early settlement patterns. This survey also records specific infrastructure of the era, such as the Sewage Disposal Pond and Water Tanks near the town center, and the Gaging Station monitoring the river flow.