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1964 Map of Grouse Butte

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Grouse Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The South Fork Boise River cuts a deep corridor across the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the Sawtooth Mountains and Soldier Mountains converge. This 1964 field-checked survey highlights a remote section of the Boise National Forest dedicated to mid-century forest management and recreation. The Shake Creek Ranger Station serves as the primary outpost for this rugged interior, situated near the confluence of several tributary drainages such as Regina Creek and Willow Creek.

Public access is primarily defined by a network of seasonal routes, including a Jeep Trail and several Pack Trail systems that navigate the steep terrain between Grouse Butte and the river valley. The map documents established forest campgrounds like Chaparral Campground, Abbot Campground, and Bird Creek Campground, reflecting the post-war expansion of outdoor recreation in Idaho's backcountry. The dense naming of minor drainages like Virginia Gulch and Lupine Gulch provides essential context for local hunters and historians tracking historical land use patterns.