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1995 Map of Boston Mountain

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Boston Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Boston Mountain and its namesake Boston Mountain Lake anchor this high-elevation terrain within the Nez Perce National Forest. The landscape is defined by the intersection of protected wilderness areas and traditional travel routes, most notably the Nez Perce Trail winding through the western portion of the sheet. This 1995 revision reveals a geography focused on remote backcountry management rather than permanent settlement, with numerous benchmarks like BM 7013 and BM 6667 marking ridges and drainages.

Substantial portions of the map fall within the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, where water systems like Big Mallard Creek and Meadow Creek descend from the peaks. The presence of the 14 Mile Tree Campsite and several other designated campsites suggests the area's ongoing use for wilderness recreation and pack travel. This sheet is essential for understanding the late-20th-century boundaries and trail systems of this central Idaho mountain range.