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1967 Map of Hunter Mesa

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Hunter Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Bighorn National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape, where deep drainages like North Clear Creek and South Clear Creek carve through the plateau. In the late 1960s, the area supported a mix of seasonal livestock operations and growing recreational use. Historic cattle ranching infrastructure is evident at the French Creek Cow Camp, Lucasta Camp, and the Cross H Cow Camp, while the Paradise Ranch suggests a shift toward the region's burgeoning guest ranch industry.

The presence of the Old Military Reservation Boundary provides a glimpse into the earlier strategic management of these mountain lands. Resource management is centered at the Hunter Ranger Sta, while social and community life is represented by the County Youth Camp and several developed campgrounds like Tie Hack Campground and Middle Fork Campground. A network of Pack Trails and Sawmill Trails connects high mountain parks, such as Webber Park and Buffalo Park, illustrating how the terrain was navigated before modern road development.