1963 Map of Hazard Lake

About this map

The Payette National Forest high country is documented here in a detailed survey by the U.S. Geological Survey. The landscape is dominated by the Grass Mountains, where dozens of alpine water bodies are concentrated in a relatively small area. The map shows the recreational and management infrastructure of the early 1960s, including a Campground near Hazard Lake and the isolated Hard Creek Guard Station. Significant landmarks like Big Hazard Lake and the Grass Mountain Lakes are connected by a network of drainages such as Hard Creek and Warm Springs Creek. The distribution of high-elevation meadows, including Hard Creek Meadow and Hard Creek Basin, indicates the area's importance for forest management and seasonal grazing. This survey provides a precise record of the backcountry before modern trail expansions or climate-driven changes altered these high mountain watersheds.