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1966 Map of Dog Creek

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Dog Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Selway River and the Middle Fork Clearwater River converge in this remote Idaho wilderness, where the landscape is defined by steep drainage basins and sharp elevation changes. Settled at the southern bend of the river, Selway Lodge serves as a lone human outpost, supported by a nearby Landing Strip and a network of primitive transportation. The geography is marked by river miles, specifically 143 Mile, 145 Mile, and 149 Mile, which act as vital reference points along the water's path.

A complex system of waterways, including Dog Creek, Pettibone Creek, and Bear Creek, feeds the main river valley from high points like Dog Point and Pettibone Ridge. This 1966 survey, with 1987 photorevisions, shows a terrain dominated by the Nez Perce National Forest and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Evidence of historical passage is visible through the winding Pack Trail and named river features like Rattlesnake Bar.