1966 Map of Hungry Rock

About this map

Bailey Mtn Lookout Tower stands as a focal point in the southwestern corner of this high-elevation landscape, where the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness converges with the Nezperce National Forest and Clearwater National Forest. The map documents a primitive transportation network consisting of several segments of Pack Trail that navigate the ridges and drainages. Notable topographic markers include the namesake Hungry Rock and the evocatively named Army Mule Saddle located near the northern forest boundary. The hydrology is defined by steep descents into drainages like Isaac Creek and Warm Springs Creek, with several small alpine basins holding bodies of water such as Isaac Lake, May Lake, and Hungry Lake. The presence of the lookout tower and the reliance on pack trails suggests a mid-century management period focused on fire surveillance and wilderness preservation.