1970 Map of Double Falls

About this map

Lewis and Clark National Forest encompasses this wilderness area where the mountain ridges of Lime Ridge and Fairview Mountain overlook a network of creek drainages. The landscape is defined by the confluence of North Fork Sun River, Willow Creek, and Smith Creek, providing a haven for remote outposts and ranching operations. Human presence is marked by isolated structures such as the Hidden Valley Ranch, Scoutana Ranch, and the Fish and Game Cabin, indicating the area's use for both private ranching and public wildlife management. Travel through this terrain relied on a system of pack trails and jeep trails, reflecting the limited accessibility of the region during the early 1970s. The presence of Double Falls and numerous springs suggests a landscape where water and topography dictated the placement of early cabins and livestock crossings like Petty Ford Creek.