1996 Map of Dyer Mountain

About this map

Dyer Mountain dominates this portion of the Ashley National Forest, where the high-elevation landscape is defined by deep drainages and legacy mining activity. Extensive extractive operations are evident at the Dyer Mines and several nearby open pits, while the Military Trail traces a historical path through the western ridges. To the south, the terrain drops dramatically into Big Brush Gorge, a sharp contrast to the more accessible areas around Oaks Park and the Oaks Park Reservoir in the northwest. The map reveals a complex network of springs, including Davis Spring and Colton Spring, which feed the various hollows such as Kaler Hollow and Kabell Hollow. Survey control points like the Ashley Azimuth Station provide specific geographic anchors for researchers studying the 1990s forest infrastructure and resource management.