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1972 Map of Jackson Peak

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Jackson Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The South Fork Payette River carves through the northern landscape of the Boise National Forest in this early 1970s topographic record. The terrain is defined by a dense network of high ridges and watercourses, including Pikes Fork and Crooked River, which converge in a region dominated by peaks such as Jackson Peak and Archie Mountain.

Logistical access during this era is limited to a handful of routes, notably the Helende Campground and a series of labeled Pack Trails and Jeep Trails that navigate the steep elevations. Distinctive localized features like Jennie Lake and the open stretch of Trapper Flat offer specific points of interest for those studying the recreational and natural history of the Boise region before more modern infrastructure changes reached these higher altitudes.