1969 Map of Box Lake

About this map

Payette National Forest defines the high-altitude landscape of this Idaho interior, documented just before the 1970s. The region is characterized by a dense network of glacial basins and alpine lakes, including the prominent Box Lake, Pearl Lake, and the remote Cly Lakes. A series of primitive paths like the Twentymile Trail and various Pack Trail routes provide the primary means of navigating the drainages of Lick Creek and the North Fork Lake Fork. These trails connect significant landmarks such as Lick Creek Summit and Foolhen Meadows, offering a view of the backcountry as it was managed and surveyed by the Forest Service in the mid-20th century. High points like South Loon Mtn and Beaverdam Peak overlook a terrain where hydrology dictates the movement of people and livestock through the seasonal mountain passes.