1963 Map of Huddleson Bluff

About this map

Nez Perce National Forest surrounds the winding South Fork Clearwater River in this 1960s study, later updated with 1980s aerial data. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes between Rainbold Ridge and the river valley below, where Huddleson Bluff stands as a prominent landmark. A single Mine label along the river corridor points to the area's resource extraction history, while the secluded Lower Twentymile Meadows provides a rare break in the timbered slopes. This area is characterized by an extensive drainage system, where dozens of named tributaries like Peasley Creek and Twentymile Creek cut deep through Blue Ridge and Silver Ridge. The map documents the primitive road network and forest service infrastructure as it existed before late-20th-century developments, preserving the nomenclature of the backcountry including Bear Springs and Cougar Mtn.