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1962 Map of Blue Joint

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Blue Joint
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Bitterroot Mountains topography defines this high-elevation boundary where the Bitterroot National Forest meets the Salmon National Forest. The area is characterized by a complex network of drainage basins, with Storm Creek, French Creek, and Blue Joint Creek carving deep through the terrain. A clear interstate line separates Ravalli County, Montana, from Idaho and Lemhi Counties in Idaho, intersecting at significant landmarks like the VABM 8674 Squaw marker near Squaw Peak.

Evidence of wilderness access and early forest management is found at Surprise Creek Camp and several Heliport sites situated along the ridges. Alpine water sources such as Line Lake, Reynolds Lake, and Two Buck Spring are documented alongside natural landmarks like Storm Creek Flat and Storm Ridge. This survey reflects the mid-century mapping of the high Bitterroot, preserving the locations of remote pack camps and administrative forest boundaries.