1966 Map of Gooseberry Creek

About this map

Fishlake National Forest dominates this mid-1960s survey of the High Plateaus region, where water management and wilderness access are the primary human imprints. The Gooseberry Ranger Station and nearby Gooseberry Campground serve as central points for forest administration and recreation within the expansive Gooseberry Valley. The landscape is a network of drainage systems and artificial impoundments, including the Salina Reservoir, Hamilton Reservoir, and Farnsworth Reservoir, highlighting the area's critical role in regional water storage. Evidence of utility and communication infrastructure is visible in the named Telephone Trail, while numerous pack trails and gaging stations reflect the ongoing monitoring of this remote watershed. From the high elevations of Oak Ridge to the secluded Browns Hole, the map preserves the mid-century character of Utah's managed mountain terrain before modern development or road expansions altered these primitive routes.