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1971 Map of Fred Burr Lake

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Fred Burr Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

High-altitude mining and recreation define this pocket of the Deerlodge National Forest during the early 1970s. The landscape is dominated by the steep drainages of the Flint Creek Range, where the historical footprint of the silver and gold era remains visible through operations like the Red Lion Mine and the mining camp of Granite. These industrial sites are reached by a network of primitive tracks, including several stretches of Jeep Trail and Pack Trail that navigate the ridges between Rumsey Mountain and Cable Mtn.

The hydrography of the region is equally prominent, centered on the significant waters of Fred Burr Lake and Little Fred Burr Lake. High mountain basins hold numerous smaller bodies such as Stewart Lake, Crystal Lake, and the Copper Creek Lakes. These alpine waters feed into a system of named forks including Fred Burr Creek and Warm Springs Creek, illustrating the transition from industrial extraction to the protected wilderness character of the mid-20th century.