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1969 Map of Freeman Reservoir

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Freeman Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Routt National Forest dominates this high-country landscape within the Elkhead Mountains, where the 1968 aerial survey captures a terrain defined by steep drainages and isolated peaks. Water management for the high plateau is evident at Freeman Reservoir and Martin Cull Reservoir, which serve as focal points for the surrounding hydrology. The map details a network of primitive access routes, specifically labeled as Jeep Trails and (Pack) Trails, that navigate the ridges between Mount Welba and Mount Oliphant.

A Campground near the southeastern corner suggests the area's recreational use, while the presence of a Drill Hole near the North Fork Fortification Creek points to mid-century exploration or resource assessment. The drainage patterns of Willow Creek and Little Cottonwood Creek highlight the complex topography that transitions toward Black Mountain in the east, providing a clear record of the region's wilderness character before late-twentieth-century developments.