1965 Map of Chamberlain Mtn

About this map

St Joe National Forest and Clearwater National Forest converge in this high-altitude interior, where Shoshone and Clearwater counties meet. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage basins of Fall Creek and Meadow Creek, etched with a network of historical transit routes including the Pack Trail. These paths served the extractive interests of the mid-20th century, notably connecting isolated sites like the Clearwater Mine and the Klug Cabin tucked near the headwaters of Fly Creek. High points such as Chamberlain Mtn and Birch Mountain tower over the valleys, providing a view of the complex gulch systems like Vanderbilt Gulch and Niagara Gulch. The presence of Chamberlain Meadows and Fly Lake suggests the few pockets of level ground and permanent water that supported the seasonal activities of foresters, miners, and early surveyors in this demanding Idaho terrain.