1966 Map of Pugh Mountain

About this map

The hydrological patterns of Indigo Creek and Lime Creek define the drainage of this mountain environment as it was surveyed in the 1960s. These waterways, along with Circle Creek and Harriet Creek, demonstrate a steep, dendritic network characteristic of the Cascade Range. While the region is defined by its dramatic relief and lack of permanent settlements, the naming of these specific drainages reflects early exploration and local geographical identifiers used by foresters and hikers in the mid-20th century. The concentration of these small, high-elevation tributaries provides an essential record of the pristine watershed before modern climate shifts began to significantly alter snowpack and summer streamflow patterns.