1936 Map of Boehls Butte

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St Joe National Forest and Clearwater National Forest dominate this 1930s landscape, where a sophisticated network of fire lookouts oversaw the timbered peaks and river canyons. The confluence of the North Fork Clearwater River and the Little North Fork Clearwater River serves as the central drainage for the region, while the Eighth Standard Parallel North cuts across the center. Scattered throughout these drainages are several isolated habitations, including Boehls, Morris Cabin, and Mix Cabin, indicating the presence of trappers, forest rangers, or early homesteaders. The reliance on high-elevation surveillance is clear, with sites like Bertha Hill Lookout, Benton Butte Lookout, and Match Point Smith Lookout strategically positioned to monitor the surrounding drainages of Benton Creek and Floodwood Creek.