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1963 Map of Buzzard Roost

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Buzzard Roost
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Little North Fork Clearwater River carves a deep path through this mid-century wilderness, serving as the primary drainage for a complex network of streams including Minnesota Creek, Bear Creek, and Foehl Creek. The landscape is divided by the boundary between St Joe National Forest and Clearwater National Forest, an area defined by sharp elevation changes and named high points.

Remote outposts and geographic landmarks provide the few signs of human navigation, such as Chicadee Cabin in the northwest and Joker Peak to the west. The survey details a terrain of sharp ridgelines like Goat Ridge and unique formations such as Devils Pulpit and Mulligan Hump. Small water bodies and springs, including Devils Lake and Indian Dip, are documented alongside the county line separating Shoshone and Clearwater counties, offering a clear view of the backcountry as it was mapped in the early 1960s.