1966 Map of Indian Postoffice

About this map

Indian Postoffice serves as a prominent high-elevation landmark within the Clearwater National Forest, an area defined by its network of historic routes and ridgelines. Surveyed in the mid-1960s, this terrain preserves significant cultural markers such as the Lolo Trail and the nearby Rock Cairns. These features highlight the importance of high-country passage through the Bitterroot Mountains. The landscape is deeply dissected by drainages like Cayuse Creek and Postoffice Creek, with elevations rising toward Lunde Ridge and Spring Mountain. The inclusion of various Pack Trails and the Postoffice Trail indicates a reliance on foot and horse travel for forest management and transit during this era. High-altitude water sources, notably Indian Postoffice Lake, are mapped alongside geological points of interest like the Rock Garden and Deep Saddle, which mark natural crossings and vantage points used for generations.