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1931 Map of Steamboat Mtn

Name: 1931 Topographic Map of Steamboat Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Columbia National Forest dominates this topographic record of the Cascade Range, surveyed in the mid-1920s. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of the Cispus River and Lewis River, where human presence is primarily marked by forest management and resource extraction. Ranger stations such as Berry Patch Ranger Sta and Tower Rock Ranger Sta provided administrative hubs in this high-elevation terrain. The presence of the Williams Mine near Grand Meadow suggests the localized mineral prospecting common to the era.

Industrial and recreational access is highlighted by early trails and river crossings like Adams Crossing, while numerous camps such as Sled Camp and Divide Camp suggest the seasonal movement of workers or explorers. Survey points at Cispus Lookout Sta and Hamilton Buttes Lookout Sta overlook a vast network of named peaks, including Bishop Mtn and Juniper Peak, providing a detailed view of the region's geography before extensive modern development.