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1982 Map of Mt. Hilton

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Mt. Hilton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Mount Hilton and the surrounding high country of the Trinity National Forest dominate this landscape, characterized by steep drainage systems and high-altitude basins. The map details the primitive backcountry of the early 1980s, where small-scale mining and seasonal camps were the primary human imprints. Evidence of the area's mineral interest is found at the Alaska Mine and McClaron Mine, while former habitation is noted at the Stonehouse (Site).

A network of drainage basins including the North Fork Trinity River and Canyon Creek define the topography, featuring notable landmarks like Canyon Creek Falls and the subterranean drainage at The Sinks. Numerous alpine lakes, such as Papoose Lake, Mirror Lake, and Sapphire Lake, sit in the upper reaches of the Salmon Trinity Alps Primitive Area, accessible only by the Pack Trail systems that weave through the canyons.