1965 Map of Greenhorn Buttes

About this map

The Cispus River carves through the heart of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in this mid-1960s topographic study. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, where Kraus Ridge and Bluff Mountain overlook the river valley. Evidence of human infrastructure in this remote timber and recreation area is sparse, concentrated primarily along the water and forest access points. Notable landmarks include the Huffaker Bridge and the nearby Iron Creek Campground, while the north is bounded by the Cowlitz River and Skinner Road. To the south, the terrain rises toward the namesake Greenhorn Buttes and Iron Creek Butte. This map captures a specific era of forest management and early recreational development, documenting the Pack Trail and Jeep Trail networks that provided access through the dense drainage basins of Nash Creek and Greenhorn Creek.