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1963 Map of Hat Creek

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Hat Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Salmon National Forest dominates the northern reaches of this Idaho landscape, where the high ridges of Iron Mountain and King Mountain overlook a complex network of drainages. The Salmon River cuts through the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving as a primary corridor for travel and utility, evidenced by the Cable Crossing near the mouth of McKim Creek. The area’s early mid-century activity is marked by isolated outposts like the Little Hat Ranch and a remote Cabin in the northern hills.

Water management and natural drainage define the terrain, with Hat Creek and its many tributaries, including North Fork and Little Hat Creek, carving through the high country. Small springs like the one feeding Park Creek suggest the seasonal rhythms of the land. The presence of several Jeep Trails and the boundary between Custer and Lemhi counties point to a region centered on resource management and back-country access in the years following the 1957 aerial surveys.