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1964 Map of Como Peaks

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Como Peaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Lake Como and the high elevations of the Bitterroot Range dominate this 1964 survey, which documents the primitive backcountry before modern developments altered the wilderness periphery. The map centers on the Bitterroot National Forest and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, where a network of Pack Trails provided the only access to high-altitude landmarks like Brandy Peak and Koch Mountain.

Evidence of early exploration is preserved in labels for mining Prospects in the northeast and the Lost Horse Observation Pt 8026, signaling the area's importance for resource management and fire lookout history. Significant drainage systems, including Lost Horse Creek and Rock Creek, are shown in their natural state, while the southern edge is anchored by the dramatic heights of Como Peaks and the curiously named The Lonesome Bachelor.