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1968 Map of Opal Mountain

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Opal Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Roundup Grounds sits near the northern boundary of this high-elevation landscape, where the Ochoco Mountains define a terrain of deep gulches and seasonal springs. Mapped in the late 1960s, the area reflects a working wilderness characterized by seasonal livestock and logging operations. Evidence of this seasonal occupancy is found at the Trout Creek Cow Camp and Symons Wood Camp, as well as the remote Keller Cabin Spring.

Transport through the Ochoco National Forest relies on a network of rugged paths, including the Wild Horse Road and various jeep trails that navigate the steep slopes of Opal Mountain and Stephenson Mtn. Prominent landmarks like Skookum Rock and Rooster Rock provide navigational anchors for those moving between the drainage of Trout Creek and high-altitude clearings such as Bingham Prairie. A lone Lookout Tower on the eastern ridge suggests the vital role of fire surveillance in this heavily timbered region.