Loading map...

1963 Map of Aparejo Point

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Aparejo Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Middle Fork Salmon River carves through the central Idaho wilderness, serving as the primary corridor for human activity in this remote region. This 1963 field-checked survey reveals the essential infrastructure of the era, including the Bernard Landing Field and Flying B Airport, which provided critical aerial access to the interior. Cultural landmarks like the Mormon Ranch and a nearby Cem reflect the sparse but enduring settlement history along the river banks.

High-elevation terrain is dominated by the Yellowjacket Mountains and Middle Fork Peak, where the Salmon National Forest and Challis National Forest meet. This map documents a period before modern wilderness designations, noting established sites like the Bernard Creek Guard Station and several forest service facilities. Numerous drainages, such as Warm Spring Creek and Camas Creek, feed into the river system, shaping the steep topography between Aparejo Point and the surrounding summits.