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1965 Map of Junction Mtn

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Junction Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The North Fork Clearwater River carves a deep valley through the Clearwater National Forest in this mid-1960s survey. The landscape is defined by forest management and remote access, anchored by the Cold Springs Work Center and the Kelly Forks Ranger Station situated at the confluence of the river and Kelly Creek. High peaks such as Junction Mtn and Bear Butte overlook a network of seasonal routes, including the historic Pack Trail and Camp Creek Trail.

A functional wilderness infrastructure is evident through the placement of the Lookout Tower on Junction Mountain and localized recreation sites like Kelly Forks Campground and Noe Creek Campground. The drainage patterns of numerous tributaries, such as Fourth of July Creek and Gilfillian Creek, suggest a landscape primarily utilized for timber management and fire surveillance before modern road developments dominated the backcountry.