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1988 Map of Olive Lake

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Olive Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Olive Lake and its surrounding high-elevation camps anchor this late 1980s look at the Blue Mountains region of eastern Oregon. The landscape is dominated by the Umatilla National Forest and the North Fork John Day Wilderness, where land use shifts between remote recreation and historic industrial activity. Evidence of earlier extraction persists at the Gutridge Mine and Gold Bug Mine, while several specialized camps like Oregon Gulch Camp, Saddle Camp, and Rock Spring Camp reflect the area's history as a hub for forestry and seasonal grazing.

The watershed is defined by the North Fork John Day River and its intricate tributaries, including Backout Creek and North Fork Desolation Creek. Distinctive landmarks such as Rabbit Butte and Sheep Rock rise above the drainage basins, providing navigational markers for those following the Pack Trail networks. The presence of tailings near the mines and a designated Quarry underscores the persistent geological interest in these peaks.