1962 Map of Dave Lewis Peak

About this map

Dave Lewis Peak anchors this wilderness landscape within the Idaho backcountry, where the Payette National Forest and Salmon National Forest meet. The 1962 survey reveals a remote network of trails and essential bush-pilot infrastructure like the Taylor Landing Field and a secondary Landing Field along the deep canyon of Big Creek. Cultural history is noted through specific landmarks along the river, including ancient Petroglyphs near the Big Creek Gorge and a lonely Grave at Soldier Bar. This area, deeply carved by drainages such as Sammy Gulch and Breeching Creek, shows evidence of mid-century activity with several Mines and the Short Creek Lookout positioned on the high ridges to the south.