1962 Map of Crystal Mountain

About this map

The Roosevelt National Forest dominates this mountain landscape, defined by a network of drainage systems and high ridges in the early 1960s. High-altitude coordination is anchored by the Lookout Tower on West White Pine Mountain and the Buckhorn Ranger Sta positioned near the confluence of Box Prairie Creek and Buckhorn Creek. The rugged geography includes significant peaks such as Crystal Mountain and Lookout Mountain, with the notable Donner Pass providing a named transition through the terrain. Evidence of high-country industry appears through a Mine in the northeast and a Quarry to the south. Transportation during this era relied heavily on specialized routes, including the Flowers Road, multiple Jeep Trails, and the Signal Mtn (Pack) Trail, reflecting a period when motorized and pack-animal access were both vital for forest management and local navigation.