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1963 Map of Flatiron Mountain, 1966 Print
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1963 Map of Flatiron Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Kootenai National Forest dominates this 1963 survey of the Lincoln County high country, where drainage patterns define the remote landscape. The summit of Flatiron Mountain stands as a central landmark between the deep drainage of Flattail Creek and the headwaters of Pipe Creek. To the west, the terrain rises sharply toward Sheepherder Mountain and Indian Peak, while to the north, the isolated Lake Rene feeds into Clay Creek. The map documents a transition in local hydrology, showing the South Fork Yaak River as it receives tributaries like Smoot Creek and Zulu Creek. Unlike more settled regions, the primary indicators of human presence here are the unimproved dirt roads and light-duty tracks that follow the natural contours of the mountain passes, providing a clear record of 1960s forest access before modern developments altered these backcountry routes.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain