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1962 Map of Pinewood Lake

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Pinewood Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Pinewood Lake and its surrounding mountain terrain are documented here during the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by water management and high-altitude ranching. The map details the complex infrastructure of the Pole Hill Powerplant and an associated tunnel system that moves water through this portion of the Roosevelt National Forest. This era shows the region as a working landscape where several established holdings, including Pinewood Ranch and Stevens Ranch, operated alongside active extraction sites like the southern Quarries.

The convergence of the North Fork and the Little Thompson River creates a drainage system punctuated by numerous named gulches, such as Devils Gulch and Rabbit Gulch. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the identification of the Noland (Site) and specific landmarks like the Bald Mountain Gate House, which provide precise locations for vanished or transitioned mountain settlements. The network of jeep trails and pack trails reflects the rugged accessibility of the backcountry before modern development.