1961 Map of Mt. Catherine

About this map

Fish Lake National Forest and the Pavant Range dominate this mid-century topographic study, which defines the high-altitude landscape along the border of Millard and Sevier Counties. The drainage patterns of the North Fork Chalk Creek and South Fork Chalk Creek dictate the local geography, carving deep corridors like Shingle Mill Canyon and Copley Canyon. For those interested in early forest recreation and management, the map identifies several mid-century recreation sites including the Shingle Mill Picnic Area, Buckskin Charley Picnic Area, and Pistol Rock Picnic Area. This period of forest administration is further marked by isolated outposts such as the Indian Springs Guard Station and Solitude Guard Sta. The map's high points, reaching from Mt Catherine to Willow Creek Peak, are connected by primitive transportation routes, primarily a network of Jeep Trails and unnamed paths that provided essential access for grazing and forest service operations.