1966 Map of Fish Lake

About this map

Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness terrain dominates this Idaho survey, showing the confluence of the Clearwater and Nezperce National Forests. The landscape is a network of named peaks and drainage basins, centered on the high-elevation Fish Lake and its corresponding Fish Lake Airstrip. These remote back-country landing strips were essential for forest management and fire suppression in areas inaccessible by road. Numerous pack trails thread through the topography, connecting landmarks like Tribulation Saddle and Boulder Pass. The map highlights a series of distinctive meadows and alpine water bodies, including Gold Meadows, Sponge Meadows, and California Lake, providing a clear record of the backcountry geography as it was recorded during the mid-1960s.