1963 Map of Cripple Horse Mountain

About this map

Kootenai National Forest dominates this mountain landscape in Lincoln County, where the topography is defined by the high divides of Cripple Horse Mountain and Boundary Mountain. The survey reveals a region managed for timber and resources during the early 1960s, punctuated by the early 1980s updates that reflect subtle changes in land use. Drainage patterns are intricate, with Cripple Horse Creek and Warland Creek carving through the northern sections while Canyon Creek and its tributary, North Fork Canyon Creek, cut through the southern reaches. Evidence of localized industry is found at a Gravel Pit near the creek. The area's transit is primarily limited to rugged routes like the Pack Trail, which winds along the western slopes of Hornet Ridge, illustrating the difficulty of traversing this interior mountain terrain before the widespread expansion of modern forest roads.