1966 Map of Goddard Point

About this map

The Selway River carves a deep valley through the Nez Perce National Forest, creating a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and narrow river bars. In the mid-1960s, this area served as a hub for federal land management and youth programs, evidenced by the Cedar Flats Job Corps Center and the O'Hara Youth Camp. Infrastructure like the Radio Facility and a Ranger Station Well near Goddard Bar points to the logistical demands of managing this wilderness. High points such as Goddard Point and Peterson Point overlook a complex network of drainages, including Swiftwater Creek and Hamby Fork. Movement through this steep Idaho terrain relied heavily on a system of specialized trails, including the Pack Trail, Jeep Trail, and the historic Wagon Trail.