1963 Map of Deer Mountain

About this map

Deer Mountain stands as a prominent high point in this remote section of the Sawtooth National Forest along the border of Elmore and Camas counties. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, most notably Lime Creek and its many tributaries, which have carved a series of gulches and ridges through the terrain. The presence of Cold Spring Ridge and high-elevation features like Iron Mountain Creek and Stewart Creek illustrate the watershed's complexity before it flows toward more developed valleys. Access during this era was largely limited to a network of unimproved routes, including several segments of Jeep Trail, reflecting the area's primary use for timber management, wildlife preservation within the Game Preserve, and occasional industrial activity at the Gravel Pit.