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1957 Map of Charleston Peak

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Charleston Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Charleston Peak rises as the dominant landmark of this high-altitude landscape in the Toiyabe National Forest. The map documents a mid-century period of recreation and military presence, evidenced by the Air Force Station at Angel Peak and the Air Force Rest Camp nearby. In the valleys and canyons, the development of mountain retreats and youth camps is visible at Camp Bonanza (BSA), Charleston Park, and the Lee Canyon Camp.

A network of hiking paths like the North Loop Trail and South Loop Trail connects geological curiosities such as Robbers Roost Cave, Echo Cliff, and Mummy Mtn. The reliance on local hydrology is clear from the numerous named water sources, including Mary Jane Falls and Cold Creek Spring. This survey captures the transition from administrative forest management at the Kyle Ranger Sta and Lee Guard Sta to a growing focus on recreation, marked by an early Ski Area and several developed campgrounds.