1985 Map of Grizzly Mountain

About this map

The Coeur d'Alene River winds through the heart of the Coeur d'Alene National Forest in this mid-1980s topographical study. This segment of Shoshone County is defined by a dense network of drainages and prominent summits, including Grizzly Mountain and Uranus Peak. The drainage patterns are intricate, with numerous tributaries such as Yellow Dog Creek, Deceitful Creek, and Tenmile Creek cutting through steep ridges. The nomenclature of the area is particularly evocative, featuring landmarks like Castle Rock, Character Peak, and Eighty Day Saddle. While the land is predominantly managed forest, the map identifies specific points of local interest such as Brown Creek Saddle and the varied forks of Grizzly Creek. This record documents the landscape as it appeared during a period of ongoing federal forest management, capturing the exact paths of many foot trails and primitive roads that provided access to the high ridges of Grizzly Ridge and Uranus Ridge.