1966 Map of Harvey Creek

About this map

Winter Ridge dominates this high-country landscape, rising sharply above the forest floor of the Fremont National Forest during the mid-1960s. The terrain is marked by a complex network of seasonal water sources and landmarks that highlight the human presence in this remote timber and range land, including Skull Creek Camp, Watson, and the remote Snow Cabin. A notable historical alignment, the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, traverses the eastern slopes near Government Harvey Pass, providing a window into the jurisdictional and cultural history of Lake County. The map details a landscape managed for resources, as evidenced by the Cinder Pit and various prospects, while the drainage systems of the Sycan River and South Fork Sycan River dictate the local topography. This survey provides a precise look at the backcountry infrastructure of the era, from established springs like Boulder Spring to the primitive routes of the Old Pack Trail.