1961 Map of Mt. Catherine

About this map

Fishlake National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this 1961 survey, revealing a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep canyons within the Pavant Range. The map illustrates a developed mid-century recreational infrastructure, specifically concentrated along the South Fork Chalk Creek. Here, a string of designated sites such as Copleys Cave Picnic Area, Shingle Mill Picnic Area, and Balsam Picnic Area suggests a well-traveled corridor for local forest visitors. High peaks like Mt Catherine and Jacks Peak VABM 10072 anchor the northern terrain, while the administrative presence of the forest service is marked by the Indian Springs Guard Station and Solitude Guard Sta. A network of primitive paths and jeep trails connects these remote outposts, tracing routes through Hardscrabble Canyon and along Hans Ridge.