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1966 Map of Peterson Point

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Peterson Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Och Oco National Forest land dominates this high-elevation terrain where the border of Wheeler and Crook counties bisects the landscape. The geography is defined by volcanic features and a sophisticated network of seasonal water sources, featuring geologic landmarks like Broadway Lava and Jones Lava. Higher elevations are marked by Peterson Point and Black Mtn, providing a backdrop for the numerous pack and jeep trails that supported forest management and range use in the mid-1960s.

Water management is evident through several small impoundments such as Packsaddle Reservoir and Looney Reservoir, which alongside remote sites like Lonesome Spring Campground, reveal how this landscape was utilized for both recreation and resource control. The map also labels a dense concentration of named springs, including Antelope Spring, Happy Camp Spring, and Rainier Spring, which served as critical landmarks for travelers navigating the Keeton Trail and other primitive routes through the forest.