1970 Map of Dodson Pass

About this map

Boise National Forest dominates the eastern landscape of this 1970 survey, where the administrative presence of the Third Fork Guard Station marks a critical node for forest management. This area, straddling the Washington and Gem county line, is defined by its complex drainage systems and high-elevation crossings. A network of primitive Jeep Trails provides the primary access through the drainage of Squaw Creek and up toward named summits like Tree Mtn and Friday Butte. Numerous natural water sources including Moore Spring and the small Beech Lake are scattered throughout the territory, supporting a landscape primarily used for timber and grazing, evidenced by the presence of a Corral and several pits. Travelers of the era navigated through major geographical notches such as Dodson Pass and Low Pass to traverse the Idaho interior.