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1955 Map of Hardesty Mtn

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Hardesty Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Lookout Point Reservoir dominates this mid-century view of the Cascades, where the Southern Pacific railroad tracks parallel the water's edge. The industrial and educational heart of the area is centered at Westfir, where the Westfir HS serves the local timber and rail community. Small rail-side points like Hampton, Crale, and Minnow trace the transportation network along the Middle Fork Willamette River.

Deep within the Willamette National Forest, the map reveals a landscape managed for both timber and recreation. Facilities like the Fall Cr Guard Sta and remote sites such as the Prairie Camp Shelter or Little Blanket Shelter highlight the backcountry infrastructure of the era. High peaks including Hardesty Mtn, Mt June, and Saddleblanket Mtn define the topography, while numerous camps like Dolly Varden Campground and Shady Dell Camp indicate the region's long-standing importance for outdoor leisure.