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1977 Map of Oyster Lake

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Oyster Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Flat Tops plateau dominates this high-altitude landscape in the White River National Forest as it appeared during the late 1970s and 1980s. This territory is defined by a dense network of subalpine basins and glacial lakes, with the Flat Tops Wilderness Boundary separating the most protected reaches from the surrounding forest land. Elevations are marked by prominent summits such as Camel Peak and Rat Mountain, which oversee a complex drainage system including Papoose Creek and Marvine Creek.

The map provides a detailed look at the backcountry recreation infrastructure of the era, specifically the Oyster Lake Trail which connects several remote water bodies. This trail system links Oyster Lake, Clam Lake, and the Marvine Lakes, illustrating the traditional access routes used by hikers and pack teams. The survey highlights the intersection of Garfield and Rio Blanco counties in a region almost entirely devoid of permanent settlements, focused instead on the preservation of the wilderness character.