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1963 Map of Black Tip

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Black Tip
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Lava Ridge and Center Ridge dominate the high-elevation landscape of this 1963 field-checked survey within the Payette National Forest. This backcountry region of Idaho is characterized by a dense network of glacial lakes and drainage basins, including Scribner Lake, Kenneth Lake, and the French Creek Lakes. The northern reaches are defined by numerous tributaries such as Ditch Creek and Blacks Creek, which flow through deep canyons toward the larger river systems.

Evidence of human presence is concentrated in the southern portion near the Upper Payette Lake, where the Upper Payette Campground is situated along the North Fork Payette River. The boundary between Idaho County and Valley County bisects the area, crossing through landmarks like Fisher Creek Saddle. The presence of Jeep Tr routes and specific high points like Black Tip and Bruin Mtn illustrate the primitive access and navigation patterns of the early 1960s forest service era.