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1944 Map of Headquarters

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Headquarters
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Headquarters serves as a vital operational center for the timber industry in the Clearwater National Forest during the late 1930s. The landscape is defined by its industrial timber infrastructure, featuring the Clearwater Timber Protective Association Headquarters and various railroad-linked points such as Murphy Siding, Alan Siding, and Rowling Spur. These sidings and spurs suggest a robust logging network designed to move timber out of the high country toward the Clearwater River.

Mining interests also dot the topography, notably the Democrat Mine and Crawford Mine near Democrat Mtn. Strategically placed fire lookouts, including Riverview Lookout, John Lewis Lookout, and Summit Lookout, occupy the peaks, reflecting the critical need for forest monitoring in this timber-rich environment. Settlers and workers found temporary or seasonal residence in remote spots like Ketcham Cabin and Casey Cabin located along the numerous creeks feeding the Clearwater system.