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1962 Map of Government Camp

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Government Camp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Government Camp serves as a central hub for outdoor activity within the Mt Hood National Forest during this mid-century period. The landscape is defined by the historic transit corridor of Laurel Hill and the Zigzag River, where the Pioneer Bridle Trail traces the lower slopes. Settlement and recreation are clustered along the Still Creek Road, featuring a series of established campsites like Barlow Campground and Still Creek Campground that reflect the area's development as a premier mountain destination.

Industrial and fire-watch history is evident through the presence of the Zigzag East Lookout and Devils Peak Lookout, while the northern portion of the map transitions into the Mt Hood Wilderness. High-altitude features like Tom Dick and Harry Mountain and Multorpor Mtn dominate the topography, with a Ski Lift and Parking Area at the village indicating the growth of winter sports infrastructure. The network of trails, including the Skyline Trail, reveals a landscape deeply managed for both timber protection and public access.