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1962 Map of Whiskey Peak

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Whiskey Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Whiskey Peak dominates this high-elevation landscape in the Green Mountains, where the 1962 terrain reveals a mix of ranching legacy and emerging industrial use. The map documents the high-desert character of the Whiskey Ridge area, featuring several family-named landmarks such as Diamond Hook Ranch and the Stratton Ranch. Of particular interest to local historians is the Joe Wimmer Homestead (Aband), noted here as an abandoned site near the headwaters of Big Camp Creek.

South of the mountains, the economic activity shifts toward energy and water management. The presence of the Wirtz Oil Field near Soldier Hill reflects the region's mid-century petroleum development, while the Camp Creek Reservoir and numerous springs like Abel Springs highlight the critical nature of water resources in this arid environment. The map also clearly delineates the convergence of county lines for Fremont, Carbon, and Sweetwater, marking a significant administrative tri-point in the Reed Meadows vicinity.