1988 Map of Little Lookout Mtn

About this map

Little Lookout Mtn and Sheep Mountain dominate this landscape of the Blue Mountains, where the high-altitude terrain is defined by a complex network of springs and canyons. The settlement of Durkee appears along the western edge, situated near the headwaters of numerous drainages including Lawrence Creek and Nodine Creek. This 1988 provisional survey emphasizes a long-standing ranching and prospecting economy, evidenced by the proliferation of Stock Ponds and isolated Prospect sites throughout the area. Named landmarks like McCullough Spring and Upper Nodine Spring provide specific reference points for local history and land use. The drainage systems of Upper Timber Canyon and Lower Timber Canyon carved into the north, while the North Fork Daly Creek flows through the central portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the importance of water sources in this arid high-country environment.