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1965 Map of Little Catherine Creek

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Little Catherine Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Whitman National Forest dominates this mountain landscape, where deep drainages like Little Catherine Creek and Milk Creek carve through the high terrain. The map captures a transition between the managed forest and the primitive Eagle Cap Wilderness to the northeast, marked by peaks such as South Baldy and Crib Point. Recreation and forest management are central to the area's layout, centered on the Catherine Creek State Park and the nearby Catherine Creek Guard Station.

Tracing the path of Little Catherine Creek, the map reveals high-elevation grazing and refuge spots like Billy Small Meadow and Little Catherine Meadows. Isolated landmarks such as the Ice Cave and Bearwallow Spring highlight the unique geology and natural water sources of the region. A network of Pack Trails and the curiously named Merry-Go-Round Road provide the primary access to these summits and valleys, reflecting the era's focus on both timber management and wilderness preservation.