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1972 Map of Cape Horn Lakes

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Cape Horn Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Middle Fork Salmon River marks the western edge of this high-elevation Idaho landscape, where the Challis National Forest and Boise National Forest meet. Surveyed in the early 1970s, the terrain is defined by the sharp ridges of the Sawtooth Range and peaks such as Ruffneck Peak and Cape Horn Mountain. This area is a significant hydrological hub, feeding numerous high-mountain water bodies including the Cape Horn Lakes, Lola Lakes, and the cluster of Mable Lakes.

Evidence of seasonal use and forest management is found at the Beaver Creek Campground, Lola Creek Campground, and the Bradley Memorial Camp. Remote access is indicated by a network of Pack Trails and a Jeep Trail, while a Gaging Station on Marsh Creek monitors the flow of the upper Salmon River tributaries. The map also records the Wild and Scenic River boundary, reflecting the conservation status of this river corridor.