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1963 Map of Aparejo Point

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Aparejo Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Middle Fork Salmon River carves a deep path through this remote portion of Idaho, serving as the primary corridor for human activity in the 1960s. Along its banks, the Mormon Ranch and Bernard Creek Guard Station represent the sparse but vital outposts of the region. Transportation relies on river crossings and small aircraft, evidenced by the Bernard Bridge and the Flying B Airport near the confluence of Bernard Creek.

Elevations rise sharply toward Middle Fork Peak and Aparejo Point, where the landscape is divided between the Salmon National Forest and Challis National Forest. For genealogists and local historians, a small Cem near the river provides a tangible link to early settlers. The drainage network is dense, with named waters like Camas Creek and Yellowjacket Creek feeding into the Middle Fork, illustrating the complex hydrology that dictated the placement of early campgrounds and landings.