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1963 Map of Stony Ridge

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Stony Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Industrial activity and high-country ranching define this portion of the White River National Forest during the mid-20th century. The landscape is marked by a legacy of coal and silver extraction, with the Marion Mine, Aspen Mine, and Sunshine Mine situated among the steep gulches. A notable industrial feature is the Coke Ovens located near Marion Gulch, suggesting active processing of local minerals on-site.

Remote settlements and seasonal camps like the Lambert Place and Yank Creek Cow Camp are connected by a network of primitive routes, including a Pack Trail and a Jeep Trail. Evidence of earlier transport is visible in the Old RR Grade and its namesake Old RR Grade Creek, indicating a shift from rail-based hauling to specialized mountain transport. High-altitude landmarks such as Stony Ridge and the Lake Ridge Lakes overlook the rugged drainage basins of North Thompson Creek and South Branch Thompson Creek.