1965 Map of Larch Butte

About this map

Clearwater National Forest dominates this mid-century topographic study, defined by a complex network of high ridges and deep drainage basins. The landscape is structured around the primary course of Orogrande Creek, which winds through the northwestern corner, fed by numerous tributaries including Hook Creek and Tama Creek. Prominent high points such as Larch Butte and Gobblers Knob anchor the topography, while Tamarack Ridge and Hemlock Ridge provide the primary north-south orientations for the terrain. Sparse human imprints are visible via a system of mountain access routes, notably the Jeep Trail and Pack Trail. These trails connect isolated locations such as Three Bear Camp and the site at Sylvan, reflecting the area's history as a managed wilderness utilized for timber and resource oversight prior to the modern road era.