1965 Map of Cook Mountain

About this map

Cook Mountain stands as a central peak in this high-elevation stretch of the Clearwater National Forest, where the landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainages and prominent divides. Significant ridges such as Buck Ridge and Johnagan Ridge separate various watercourses, including Johnny Creek and Weitas Creek, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Clearwater and Idaho county border region. This survey, updated with 1980s forest data, shows a wilderness primarily accessible by a historic system of paths like the Pack Trail and Windy Trail. High-country landmarks such as Fox Butte, Smith Butte, and the open expanses of Crater Meadows provide critical navigation points for those studying the backcountry topography of the mid-20th century. The absence of paved roads emphasizes the remote character of these woods during the period when the U.S. Forest Service actively monitored these slopes.