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1956 Map of Fish Creek Mtn

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Fish Creek Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Mt Hood National Forest defines this mid-century landscape within Clackamas County, centered on the confluence of the Clackamas River and its numerous tributaries. The map documents a rugged forest management and hydroelectric infrastructure, including the Powerhouse and Surge Tank near Three Lynx Creek. Small settlements and outposts like Hillockburn and Boyer sit on the periphery of a wilderness marked by an extensive network of fire lookouts and ranger stations.

Loggers and early recreationists utilized many forest camps such as Lazy Bend Forest Camp and Fish Creek Forest Camp. The presence of a Sawmill near Bull Creek and a Landing Strip in the northwest suggests the active timber economy of the era. High peaks like Fish Creek Mtn and Squaw Mtn overlook numerous alpine water bodies including Serene Lake, Shining Lake, and Memaloose Lake, while the Collawash River flows through the southern reaches of the quadrangle.