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1970 Map of Baker Peak

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Baker Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Smoky Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Sawtooth National Forest, straddling the boundary between Camas and Blaine Counties. Mapped in 1970, the terrain is defined by a dense network of high peaks and deep drainages, with Baker Peak and Big Peak serving as prominent landmarks. The area serves as a significant watershed, feeding numerous alpine basins such as those containing the Norton Lakes, Big Lost Lake, and Smoky Lake.

Logistics in this wilderness era relied heavily on non-motorized infrastructure, evidenced by the extensive Pack Trail system and the named Lost Shirt Trail. Distinctive geological formations like Castle Rock and the steep descent of Royal Gorge reflect the primitive character of the Idaho backcountry during the early 1970s. The presence of numerous Springs and the headwaters of Big Smoky Creek highlight the region's importance for local hydrology and recreation.