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1972 Map of Christmas Meadows

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Christmas Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Wasatch National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape in the early 1970s, where the headwaters of the Bear River gather from numerous glacial basins and forks. The geography is dominated by towering summits like Lamotte Peak, Kletting Peak, and A-1 Peak, which overlook a network of alpine lakes and meadows. The drainage patterns of the Stillwater Fork and Hayden Fork are clearly delineated, showing how these waterways carve through the terrain before joining the main river system.

Evidence of recreational development is prominent along the canyon floors, marked by several established sites including Christmas Meadows Campground and Stillwater Campground. These access points, connected by the Whitney Road and various Pack Trails, reflect the mid-century management of the forest for public use. The map also captures the secluded character of the Amethyst Basin and West Basin, areas reachable only by foot or pack animal, providing a clear record of the region's wilderness state during this era.