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1964 Map of Walker Mountain

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Walker Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Bighorn National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in the mid-1960s, defined by a complex network of pack trails and remote resource extraction. The area around Walker Mountain and Big Mountain reveals the seasonal infrastructure of the mountain economy, specifically the Quartz Creek Cow Camp and several mining operations, including the Taylor Mine on the western slopes of Lookout Mountain. These features indicate the persistent use of the range for both livestock grazing and prospecting during this era.

Water sources are remarkably dense across the terrain, with numerous springs feeding into Wolf Creek, Quartz Creek, and the West Fork of Big Goose Creek. The presence of the Sawmill Lakes and Sawmill Creek in the southern portion of the quadrangle suggests the historical importance of timber processing in this part of Sheridan County. Navigation through this wilderness relied heavily on established routes like the Bear Trail and various jeep trails that connect the high ridges of She-bear Mountain to the valleys below.