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1974 Map of Carbonate

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Carbonate
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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White River National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape, where the rugged terrain is marked by numerous alpine lakes and seasonal camps. The area around Carbonate and the Quartzite Ridge shows a network of pack trails and jeep trails rather than established highways, indicating the region's primary use for resource management and wilderness recreation. High peaks such as Quartzite Baxter Peak overlook a series of drainages including Grizzly Creek and No Name Creek.

Remote outposts like Grizzly Cow Camp and open meadows like Elbow Park suggest a history of seasonal grazing and forest service activity. Evidence of mineral exploration appears via prospects located near Grizzly Lake. The presence of named water bodies like Monument Lake, White Owl Lake, and Haypress Lake throughout the forest illustrates the vital water resources found at these elevations, accessed by the winding Coffee Pot Road.