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1972 Map of Canyon Mtn

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Canyon Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

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Canyon Creek carves through the heart of the Malheur National Forest in this early 1970s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by resource extraction and rugged topography. The presence of Dredge Tailings near Cherry Gulch and a cluster of hard-rock operations like the Golden West Mine, Iron King Mine, and Great Northern Mine point to a history of mineral pursuit within the Strawberry Range. This era of the forest is also marked by recreational and seasonal development, shown through sites such as Ray Cole Campground and Jack Cabin Meadow.

Elevations vary sharply from the heights of Eagle Peak and Sheep Rock down to the drainage networks of Quartz Gulch and Whiskey Gulch. The transition into the Strawberry Wilderness is clearly delineated, preserving a primitive environment adjacent to the active forest management areas. Natural water sources like Mud Lake and the South Fork Bear Gulch sustain the high-elevation ecosystems and the traditional summer camps found at Cougar Camp and Mosier Camp.