1988 Map of Calder
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1988 Map of Calder

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Calder serves as the central focal point along the banks of the St Joe River, appearing as a small outpost in the high timber of the St Joe National Forest during the late 1980s. The settlement's infrastructure includes the Calder Ranger Sta, a Heliport, and a Gaging Station monitoring the river's flow. Steep terrain is defined by curiously named landmarks like Billy Goat Hill, Spooky Butte, and Coyote Butte, while the river valley retains the mark of its industrial past with an Old Railroad Grade running parallel to the water. This transit corridor was vital for the region's logging history, connecting isolated drainages such as Trout Creek, Mica Creek, and Charley Creek to larger networks. The landscape is also marked by an extensive system of Pack Trails and Foot Trails that traverse the ridge lines, providing a record of backcountry access through the Bitterroot mountains.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1988
Date Published1988
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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