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1957 Map of Willard

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Willard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Big Lava Bed and the timber-heavy slopes of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest define this mid-century look at the southern Cascades. The map documents a landscape split between the volcanic geology of the north and the industrial settlement of the south. Near the confluence of the Little White Salmon River and Buck Creek, the community of Willard serves as a hub for the local timber economy, flanked by the distinct industrial sites of Mill A and Mill B.

Remote forest management and recreation are evident through the network of camps and stations, including the Peterson Guard Sta and the Oklahoma Forest Camp. Unique geological features like the Ice Caves and Lava Bridge sit near the settlement of Guler and the White Salmon River. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of rural schoolhouses such as Mill A Sch and Pleasant View Sch, alongside various forest service roads and trails that provided access to the region's rugged interior.