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1968 Map of Drake Peak

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Drake Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Drake Peak and the high ridges of the Fremont National Forest dominate this high-desert landscape in Lake County during the late 1960s. The drainage patterns of Twelvemile Creek, Drake Creek, and McDowell Creek define the topography, supporting isolated outposts of human activity in this arid region. Evidence of cattle ranching and early land use is found at Deboy Ranch and the remote Vinyard Cabin, both situated near vital water sources.

Water management is central to the area's geography, with the Flynn Reservoir and Thompson Lake serving as critical catchments. Named water features like Obernolte Spring and Roaring Spring highlight the locations of reliable groundwater, which often dictated the placement of early settlements and seasonal camps. A network of primitive Jeep Trails and several Borrow Pits suggest the ongoing maintenance of infrastructure in this high-altitude terrain.