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1956 Map of Prospect

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Prospect
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Roue River carves a deep path through this mid-century landscape, anchored by the settlement of Prospect at the southern edge. This area, spanning the border of the Umpqua National Forest and Rogue River National Forest, is defined by its network of timber and transit infrastructure. Evidence of early mountain management and recreation is visible through sites like the Huckleberry Guard Station and a series of specialized forest camps including Farewell Bend Forest Camp and Natural Bridge Forest Camp.

Transport through the high country is facilitated by the Crater Lake Highway and rugged routes like the Bybee Creek Motorway. For those tracing the hydraulic and industrial history of the region, the Gaging Station and various flumes near the river indicate the active management of water resources during the 1950s. The topographic detail captures the varied peaks and volcanic landmarks such as Mt Stella, Bessie Rock, and Cinnamon Peak, leading toward the eastern boundary of Crater Lake National Park and Vicinity.