1964 Map of Heavens Gate

About this map

Nez Perce National Forest and Payette National Forest converge in this high-altitude landscape, where steep canyons drop toward the Rapid River. The map records a series of high-country landmarks including Heavens Gate, Cannon Ball Mountain, and Mount Sampson, illustrating the challenging terrain of the region in the mid-1960s. Signs of human activity are largely limited to remote homesteads and operational outposts, such as De Veny Place, Potter Place, and the Wurl Cabin.