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1966 Map of Big Rock Mtn

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Big Rock Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Stuart Hot Sprs and the surrounding wilderness of the Nez Perce National Forest are documented in this mid-1960s topographic study. The landscape is defined by the convergence of high ridges and deep watercourses within the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, where human impact is limited to the network of primitive routes labeled simply as Pack Trail. These paths connect prominent landmarks such as Blacktail Butte, Frisco Peak, and the Lookout Tower located at Bear Wallow.

Hydrological features are central to the geography here, with Rhoda Creek, Lizard Creek, and Three Links Creek carving through the steep terrain. The survey highlights specific water sources like Parsons Spring and High Spring, which likely served as critical stops for travelers using the pack trails. These features, along with the isolated Stuart Hot Sprs on the southern edge, illustrate the primitive and unchanged nature of the Idaho interior during this era.