1963 Map of Granite Lake

About this map

The North Fork Payette River winds through the heart of this high-elevation wilderness within the Payette National Forest, as documented in 1963. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage network and high-mountain basins, including the namesake Granite Lake and the elongated Upper Payette Lake to the north. Resource management is evident at the Brundage Reservoir, while named openings like Sater Meadows and Hartly Meadows interrupt the timbered slopes. This survey records the early 1960s state of backcountry access, showing a sparse Trail network and a few unimproved roads crossing the Valley and Adams County line. The map is particularly useful for identifying minor watercourses such as Deep Creek, Pearl Creek, and the curiously named Lake Jeep.