1972 Map of Lake Mountain

About this map

Independence Valley dominates the northern reaches of this high-altitude landscape, where the seasonal drainage of Adams Creek and Indian Creek shapes the alluvial terrain. The map captures a moment in the early 1970s defined by sparse water sources and ranching or mining activity, evidenced by the Indian Creek Field and several scattered Springs. These water points, including the isolated Suttle Spring, were essential for any operations in such an arid environment.