1972 Map of Fall Mountain

About this map

Malheur National Forest dominates this topographic study of the Aldrich Mountains, where the landscape transitions from the high elevations of Fall Mountain down to the northern reaches of Bear Valley. The map reveals a working forest and recreational landscape in the early 1970s, featuring the Starr Campground and a Ski Area situated along Starr Ridge. Named drainage systems like Laycock Creek and Windfall Creek provide a sense of the watershed's complex geography, while specific landmarks such as Nans Rock and Coal Pit Mtn serve as distinct navigational points. Settlement is sparse, represented by the small community of Pleasant Hill and individual sites like Dean Spring. Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is present through several Gravel Pit locations and a Radio Facility atop the peaks, connected by a network of unimproved roads and the Mothers Trail.