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1963 Map of Huddleson Bluff

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Huddleson Bluff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The South Fork Clearwater River carves a deep valley through the heart of the Nez Perce National Forest in this 1963 survey of the Idaho backcountry. This area is defined by its steep elevation gains and complex drainage systems, where landmarks like Huddleson Bluff overlook the winding river. The map documents a quiet, resource-oriented landscape, featuring a single Mine and seasonal cattle grazing areas like Lower Twentymile Meadows.

Access to this wilderness in the early 1960s relied heavily on pack routes, including the Cougar Creek Trail and West Fork Trail, which navigated the divide between Blue Ridge and Rainbold Ridge. The terrain is punctuated by significant summits such as Cougar Mtn and essential water sources for travelers like Bear Springs, providing a detailed look at the infrastructure of the forest before modern road development expanded further into the interior.