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1983 Map of Gifford Peak

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Gifford Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Gifford Pinchot National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in the early 1980s, characterized by numerous alpine lakes and volcanic features. The terrain is dominated by Gifford Peak and Red Mountain, with unique cultural and geological landmarks including the Indian Race Track and Lava Caves. This map reveals a complex network of seasonal camps and recreational sites, such as Spring Camp and Crest Camp, which served travelers and forest workers during this era.

Water is abundant across the high plateaus, from the cluster of Basin Lakes to the larger Goose Lake and Lake Sahalee Tyee. Many of these names reflect Indigenous influence or specific local descriptive traits, such as Lake Toke Tie and Lake Umtux. The presence of the Gravel Pit near Falls Creek suggests active forest road maintenance or localized industrial activity during the period this survey was conducted.