1966 Map of Larchwood

About this map

Noxon Reservoir dominates the northern edge of this 1960s landscape, where the Clark Fork transitions through the Kaniksu National Forest. The settlement of Larchwood sits along the Northern Pacific railroad tracks, serving as a gateway to the high-country drainage basins of Trout Creek. This era of the forest is defined by its accessibility for both industry and recreation, evidenced by the Ambassador Mine located deep in the mountains and the Trout Creek Ranger Sta and Trout Creek Campground near the water. A complex network of pack trails, such as the Minton Creek Trail and West Fork Trout Creek Trail, connects the various gulches to significant topographic heights like Beecher Peak and Minton Creek Pass. The map details the transition from the river valley to the steep ridgelines of White Pine Ridge and peaks including Eightmile Peak.