1965 Map of Blue Point

About this map

The Blackfoot River carves a deep corridor through this portion of the Lolo National Forest, where the Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad follows the winding southern bank. Near the settlement of Bonner, the landscape transitions from the river valley to the steep elevations of Blue Point and Sheep Mountain. The map reveals a mid-century recreational landscape along the river, including the Blue Slide Campground, Marco Flat Picnic Area, and Angevine Park Picnic Area. High-altitude features like Farmers Lakes and Shoofly Meadows suggest the remote character of the northern interior. An intricate network of drainages, including Rattlesnake Creek and Wisherd Gulch, feeds the main river system, while a Pack Trail and Jeep Trail provide the primary access into the steep terrain of Wisherd Ridge.