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1963 Map of Beartrap Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Beartrap Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The town of Rexford sits at the northwestern edge of this 1963 survey, positioned where the Great Northern railroad tracks parallel the curves of the Kootenai River. This section of Lincoln County is dominated by the steep rises of the Kootenai National Forest, featuring the prominent peaks of Beartrap Mountain and Helmer Mountain. The landscape is a network of drainage basins and high-elevation water bodies like Rock Lake, Phills Lake, and Mud Lake, connected by numerous seasonal draws and creeks.

Transportation through the forest is defined by a system of rugged paths, including an extensive Pack Trail and various Jeep Trails that cross Pinkham Creek and Cadette Creek. The presence of a Gravel Pit and a designated Campground near the forest interior suggests a landscape utilized for both local resource extraction and mid-century recreation. The river corridor, with its railroad infrastructure and proximity to the Sullivan Creek confluence, serves as the primary artery for travel and commerce in this mountainous region.