1966 Map of Horse Mountain

About this map

Kootenai National Forest dominates this mid-1960s landscape, where the confluence of Libby Creek and Swamp Creek shapes the valley below Poker Hill. The terrain is defined by a dense network of pack trails, including the Libby Divide Trail (Pack) and Fisher Mtn Trail (Pack), indicating a landscape accessible primarily by foot or horse. Recreation and forest management are central to this area, evidenced by the Paul Bunyan Campground and Libby Creek Campground in the north, while the southern heights are anchored by the Horse Mountain Lookout Tower atop Horse Mountain. Significant drainages like Crazyman Creek and Elliot Creek feed into the primary valley, illustrating the complex watershed of the Lincoln County interior. The presence of the Horse Mountain Trail (Pack) provides a window into historical fire lookout access before the expansion of modern road systems.