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1996 Map of Fred Burr Lake

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Fred Burr Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Deerlodge National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape in the mid-1990s, characterized by steep alpine ridges and a high density of named glacial lakes. The area around Granite and Rumsey reflects the region's enduring mining legacy, with numerous prospects and the Red Lion Mine dotting the slopes of Red Lion Mountain. These sites represent the historical extraction efforts that once drove the local economy, long before the transition toward modern recreation.

Modern leisure use is evidenced by the Discovery Basin Ski Area and its associated ski lift on the southern slopes of Rumsey Mountain. The map also details a complex hydrological network where high basins feed Fred Burr Lake, Crystal Lake, and Racetrack Lake. These waters drain into several major forks, including the North Fork Flint Creek and Warm Springs Creek, which descend through deep gulches like Summer Gulch and Browns Gulch.