1968 Map of Bridge Creek Draw

About this map

Fremont National Forest defines the character of this high-desert landscape in Lake County, where scattered ranching outposts like Howard Ranch and Freeman Ranch established a presence along the drainages. The map reveals a land managed for both resource extraction and conservation, marked by numerous water sources such as Lundy Spring and South Spring, alongside the McBroom Administrative Study Plot. A distinct Treaty Boundary cuts across the southern sections, intersecting the path of Indian Creek. Transportation is dominated by a network of Jeep Trails and the primary Silver Lake Road, connecting isolated features like Buck Creek Crossing to the broader region. The presence of several Gravel Pits and a Cinder Pit suggests local industry geared toward road maintenance or land development during this late 1960s era.