1957 Map of He Devil

About this map

The Seven Devils Mountains dominate this 1957 survey, rising sharply from the eastern bank of the Snake River. This high-altitude landscape is defined by its dramatic peaks, including the prominent He Devil and the nearby Devils Tooth and Tower of Babel. The map documents a rugged wilderness managed by the Payette National Forest and Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, where transportation was limited to aerial access and steep trails. The presence of the Memaloose Landing Strip and multiple fire lookouts like Bernard Lookout and Horse Heaven Lookout emphasizes the logistical challenges of monitoring this remote terrain. Deep in the canyons, vestiges of early resource extraction and high-country ranching are visible through labels like the Rapkin Mill (Aband) and various shelters such as Wilson Cow Camp and Hibbs Cow Camp.