1994 Map of Grave Peak

About this map

Grave Peak serves as a prominent high point in this 1994 survey, marking a significant transition within the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. The landscape is defined by a complex network of high-altitude basins and drainages, most notably the cluster of Walton Lakes and the isolated Wind Lakes near the southwestern boundary. Unlike the lower river valleys, this area features numerous open meadows and high parks, such as Sneakfoot Meadows, Marion Meadows, and Tom Bear Park, which likely served as seasonal landmarks for forest rangers and travelers before more modernized transit was established. The map meticulously documents the Indefinite Boundary and the dividing line of the Clearwater National Forest, illustrating how administrative borders were defined by natural ridgelines like Friday Ridge and high points like Goat Roost. This record captures a primitive backcountry era where access was dictated by natural gaps including Friday Pass and Savage Pass.