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1965 Map of Evergreen

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Evergreen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Evergreen sits at the heart of this mountain landscape, where Bear Creek flows toward the prominent Evergreen Lake. This 1965 survey, updated through the early 1990s, illustrates the residential growth of Jefferson County as former mountain resorts and ranch lands transitioned into permanent communities like Hiwan Hills and Paradise Hills. The infrastructure of the area is well-defined, showing the Evergreen Junior High Sch, the Ralston Sch, and the historical Rockland Cem near Mount Vernon.

Large municipal and regional parklands dominate the geography, from the heights of Genesee Mountain in Genesee Park to the sprawling Elk Meadow Park further west. Notable landmarks such as the Lookout Mountain Nature Center and the Mt Vernon Club Place reflect the long-standing recreational appeal of the region. The map also traces the winding courses of Troublesome Creek and Beaver Brook, providing a clear record of the area's natural drainage before continued 20th-century development.