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1969 Map of Oval Peak

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Oval Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Oval Lakes—comprising West Oval Lake, Middle Oval Lake, and East Oval Lake—lie at the heart of this 1969 high-country survey along the boundary between Okanogan and Chelan counties. This wilderness landscape is defined by the sharp elevations of Sawtooth Ridge and War Creek Ridge, punctuated by prominent summits like Oval Peak and Star Pk.

A network of primitive forest routes, including the War Creek Trail, Eagle Creek Trail, and Buttermilk Trail, traces the high passes and deep drainages. The Twisp River flows through the northeast corner, providing access to the War Creek Campground. The map illustrates a period of protected backcountry management within the Okanogan National Forest and Wenatchee National Forest, documenting the intricate topography of Horseshoe Basin and Buttermilk Meadow before modern recreation patterns shifted.