1963 Map of Tollgate

About this map

Umatilla National Forest defines the rugged geography of this 1963 survey, where high ridges and deep canyons govern the drainage patterns of the Walla Walla River. The settlement of Tollgate serves as a focal point near Langdon Lake, a high-elevation water body featuring a spillway at 4,870 feet. The map illustrates a landscape managed for both timber and recreation, documented by the presence of the Bear Creek Guard Station, the Woodward Forest Camp, and the Spout Springs Lookout Tower. Dozens of named springs, such as Wild Woman Spring and Whisky Spring, highlight the importance of water sources in this alpine terrain. Tracing the Summit Road and various jeep trails reveals the primitive transportation network used to navigate between landmarks like McIntyre Table and Bald Mtn during the early 1960s.