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1967 Map of Hoover Point

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Hoover Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Salmon River cuts through the southeastern corner of this Idaho landscape, carving a deep canyon that defines the regional topography. This 1967 survey captures a remote wilderness where industry and transportation are marked by the scars of the past, most notably the winding Old RR Grade that snakes across the high ridges and through the drainages of Deer Creek. Evidence of early resource extraction is anchored by the Deer Creek Mine located in the central portion of the map.

The terrain is a complex network of seasonal and perennial water systems, including the First Creek, Second Creek, and Third Creek branches that feed into Eagle Creek. Settlement is sparse, with named landmarks like Larabee and Meadows providing reference points for early travelers. The map also delineates several county boundaries, showing where Nez Perce County, Idaho County, and Lewis County converge among the steep ravines and timbered slopes.