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1967 Map of Hunter Mesa

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Hunter Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Bighorn National Forest dominates this landscape in the late 1960s, revealing a high-elevation network of summer grazing camps and recreational infrastructure. The map identifies specific cattle-range sites like French Creek Cow Camp, Lucasta Camp, and Cross H Cow Camp, alongside the administrative Hunter Ranger Sta. The presence of the Old Military Reservation Boundary cutting across Hunter Mesa provides a window into earlier federal land management and territorial history in Johnson County.

Water sources are vital for both livestock and the timber industry here, with numerous springs such as East Hunter Mesa Spring, Hospital Hill Springs, and Mosier Springs mapped in detail. Recreational sites including the Tie Hack Campground and Middle Fork Campground show the forest's use for mid-century tourism. The terrain is marked by high meadows like Schoolhouse Park and Buffalo Park, while the drainage system of Clear Creek and its many forks organizes the complex topography of the region.