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1973 Map of Fitsum Summit

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Fitsum Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Payette National Forest dominates this Idaho landscape, characterized by high-elevation summits and a complex network of mountain drainages. The Lake Fork Forest Service Station and a nearby Footbridge serve as focal points for forest management and backcountry access, while the presence of an Old Powerplant near a Gaging Station on Lake Fork hints at early twentieth-century attempts to harness the region's water power.

Mountaineering and logistics are evident through named peaks like Sawtooth Peak, Snowslide Peak, and Boulder Mountain, alongside several strategic passes including Fitsum Summit and Paddy Flat Summit. The terrain is pocketed with numerous high-country water bodies, such as Golden Lake, Snowslide Lake, and the Shaw Twin Lakes. These features, connected by a network of labeled Pack Trails and Jeep Trails, illustrate a mid-century wilderness utilized for both recreation at sites like Black Lee Campground and light industrial activity at the Borrow Pit.