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1968 Map of Horse Prairie

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Horse Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Fremont National Forest dominates this landscape, characterized by a complex network of high-elevation meadows and remote ranching outposts. The topography is defined by significant drainage systems including Camas Creek, Crane Creek, and Mud Creek, which feed into natural catchments like Crane Lake. Revisions from the late 1970s illustrate the enduring presence of local landmarks such as Warner Work Center and the Moss Ranch, alongside a heavy reliance on a network of Jeep Trails for access through the interior.

Industrial activity is evidenced by scattered Cinder Pit and Borrow Pits locations, likely supporting the maintenance of the highway designated as 140. The map captures a high-desert forest environment where named terrain features like Horse Prairie, Summit Prairie, and Rogger Meadow reflect the region's history of grazing and land management. The presence of Hickey Res and numerous springs like Twin Spring underscore the vital importance of water resources in this part of Lake County.