1972 Map of Bull Trout Point

About this map

Boise National Forest and Challis National Forest converge at this high-altitude intersection of Valley, Boise, and Custer Counties in the early 1970s. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainages and peaks, with Bull Trout Lake and its surrounding campgrounds serving as a primary focal point for human activity. Evidence of earlier exploration remains visible through scattered prospects located near the ridge west of Bull Trout Point. Transport through this wilderness relies on a system of rugged paths, including an extensive Pack Trail that follows the contours of the mountain ridges. The hydrology of the region is exceptionally detailed, featuring the headwaters of Pole Creek, Dead Man Creek, and the uniquely named No Name Creek, which feed into the larger river systems of the central Idaho interior.