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1994 Map of Bacon Peak

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Bacon Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The St Joe River, designated here as a Scenic River, cuts through the northern reaches of this high-elevation wilderness during the mid-1990s. This terrain is defined by the boundary between the St Joe National Forest and the Clearwater National Forest, where the divide between Shoshone Co and Clearwater Co follows the jagged ridgelines. High peaks and deep basins harbor a significant collection of alpine waters, including Halo Lake, Bacon Lake, and the aptly named Five Lakes Butte.

Bacon Peak stands as a central landmark overlooking a landscape of steep drainages like Ruby Creek and Roaring Creek. The map documents the intricate network of forest boundaries and ranger districts, such as the Avery North Fork and the Ranger District, providing a look at federal land management before modern digital mapping. From the mineral-named waters of Platinum Lake and Silver Lake to the prominent Indian Henry Ridge, the geography reflects a history of exploration and preservation in the Idaho Panhandle.