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1982 Map of Thurston Peaks

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Thurston Peaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Trinity National Forest encompasses this wilderness region of the Salmon Trinity Alps Primitive Area, where the landscape is defined by the steep descent of the North Fork Trinity River and its numerous tributaries. The map documents a network of primitive infrastructure tailored for high-country navigation, featuring a system of Pack Trails, Foot Trails, and even a Steep Trail near Ladder Camp.

Evidence of early mountain habitation and seasonal use is scattered throughout the drainages, from the Strunce Cabin on North Fork Rattlesnake Creek to numerous historical locations such as Rattlesnake Camp (Site) and Bear Wallow Camp (Site). These sites, along with landmarks like Jakes Lookout and the Limestone Ridge, provide critical points of reference for researchers tracing the early forest service and recreational history of the Trinity backcountry.