1977 Map of Willow Mountain

A network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails provides the primary access through the steep terrain, connecting points of interest like the high-elevation Gleason Lake and Fool Hen Lake. Evidence of localized industry is found near Balsam Spring, where a lone Mine is noted along a pack trail. This era of the national forest shows a landscape managed for both timber and recreation, with named features like Charleys Gulch and Eastman Creek reflecting a history of local exploration and land use.