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1965 Map of Farnham Peak

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Farnham Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Kootenai River meanders dramatically through this portion of Boundary County, Idaho, creating a sharp contrast between the flat, low-lying river bottom and the steep eastern slopes of the Kaniksu National Forest. In the mid-1960s, this landscape was defined by the intersection of mountain geography and river-valley infrastructure. Along the northeastern edge, the Great Northern railroad tracks parallel the river, supporting small industrial points like Camp 5 and a Grain Elevator.

The high country is dominated by prominent summits such as Farnham Peak and Burton Peak, which tower over a series of drainage basins including Farnham Creek, Trout Creek, and Ball Creek. Evidence of land management and access is visible through the West Side Road and various pack trails that navigate Russell Ridge. To the south, the Myrtle Creek Preserve borders the wilderness, while the valley floor is dotted with multiple pumping stations that indicate the local reliance on the river system.