1983 Map of Gifford Peak

About this map

The Indian Heaven wilderness area dominates this 1983 provisional survey of Skamania County, defined by its high-elevation lakes and volcanic geology. Centered on Gifford Peak, the landscape is a mosaic of water bodies such as Blue Lake, Basin Lakes, and the Forlorn Lakes, many of which sit within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This era of mapping documents the land before significant recreational development, marking specific sites like the Indian Race Track and various Lava Caves that speak to the area's geological and cultural history. High points such as Red Mountain and Berry Mountain overlook a network of drainage systems including Panther Creek and Twelvemile Creek. The map also captures infrastructure for early forest management and backcountry access, such as Crest Camp and Spring Camp, providing a record of the trail and camping network as it existed in the early 1980s.