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1963 Map of Elizabeth Lake

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Elizabeth Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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Clearwater National Forest dominates this mid-century topographic study, showcasing a high-elevation backcountry landscape characterized by prominent divides and isolated alpine lakes. The drainage patterns are defined by Henry Ridge and Pot Mtn Ridge, which separate a network of headwater streams including Quartz Creek and Elizabeth Creek. This 1963 field-checked data captures the area prior to significant modern alterations, preserving the locations of remote landmarks such as Cold Springs Peak and the nearby Cold Lake.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the intricate network of water features that shaped early access to this region, from the cluster of small basins containing Ellie Lake, Tillie Lake, and the primary Elizabeth Lake to the southern reaches of Moscow Bar Ridge. The transition from ridge to creek bottom is evidenced at Mush Saddle, where the topography drops toward Cold Springs Creek. The absence of developed roads emphasizes the primitive character of the terrain during this era of forest management.