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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 the central hub of this mountain landscape, positioned along the historical corridor of the Pioneer Bridle Trail. During the early 1960s, this area of the Mt Hood National Forest was characterized by a dense network of recreational infrastructure, including the Zigzag East Lookout and Devils Peak Lookout for fire surveillance. The topography is defined by the steep descents of Zigzag Canyon and the prominent ridge of Tom Dick and Harry Mountain.

Watersheds like the Zigzag River and Still Creek dictate the placement of numerous campgrounds, such as Still Creek Campground and Bruin Run Campground. The presence of the Skyline Trail and the proximity to high-altitude water bodies like Mirror Lake and Cast Lake illustrate the era's established trail system. The map also records localized industrial and utility features, such as a Gravel Pit and Sewage Disposal site, reflecting the permanent footprint of the mountain settlement.