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1963 Map of Falconberry Peak

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Falconberry Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Falconberry Peak and the surrounding wilderness of the Challis National Forest define this high-altitude landscape along the border of Lemhi and Custer counties. Remote administrative and residential outposts are scattered throughout the drainages, including the Falconberry Guard Station and the Indian Spring Guard Station. The presence of the Falconberry Landing Strip near the confluence of Loon Creek and Burn Creek underscores the isolation of the area, where air travel and a network of Jeep Trails provided the primary means of access during the mid-20th century.

Water serves as the organizing force of the terrain, with names like Yellow Cat Creek, Mearney Creek, and Shell Creek marking the various basins. Human presence is concentrated at sites like Biggs Ranch and Falconberry Ranch, while fire suppression and observation are evidenced by the Cougar Lookout. This survey preserves the exact placement of these high-country landmarks before more modern wilderness management practices shifted the footprint of such backcountry stations.