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1968 Map of Boyer Mtn

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Boyer Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Boyer Mountain dominates this portion of the Selkirk Mountains, serving as a primary topographic landmark along the boundary between Stevens and Pend Oreille counties. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, where the Middle Fork Calispell Creek and South Fork Calispell Creek carve through the high terrain. At the summit of Boyer Mountain, a Lookout Tower stands near Blue Grouse, signaling the area's importance for forest oversight and fire spotting during the mid-20th century.

Evidence of early 1960s resource exploration is scattered across the slopes, with several Prospects located north of Power Peak and an additional Prospect further west. High-altitude water sources like Power Lake and various unnamed springs feed the descent of Buck Creek and Heel Creek toward the valley floor. The map also traces several rudimentary transit routes, including a jeep trail following Spring Heel Creek, which illustrates the limited but essential access required for mountain maintenance and mining activity.