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1966 Map of Whiskey Dick Mtn.

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Whiskey Dick Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Whiskey Dick Mountain dominates this portion of Kittitas County, serving as a high-altitude anchor for a network of springs and drainages in the mid-1960s. The landscape is defined by the complex convergence of several major creek systems, including Whiskey Dick Creek, Quilomene Creek, and Skookumchuck Creek. This area shows a pattern of remote habitation and navigational aids, notably the presence of an Airway Beacon and small settlements or camps like The Pines and Cribb.

Water management is vital in this arid terrain, evidenced by the numerous named water sources such as Wild Horse Spring, Government Springs, and Reynolds Spring. A web of primitive transportation routes, including the Army Road and Perkins Road, connect these water points across deep cuts like Wide Hollow and Black Rock Canyon. The presence of a Borrow Pit and the specific layout of the Jeep Trail system suggest a landscape utilized for both military and livestock purposes during this era.