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1966 Map of Lodge Point

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Lodge Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Nez Perce National Forest dominates this mid-1960s landscape, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of mountain drainage systems and narrow ridges. The map reveals an area largely undeveloped for road travel, instead relying on an extensive system of Pack Trails that connect remote high points such as Lookout Butte and Lodge Point. These trails follow the contours above the Middle Fork Clear Creek and its many tributaries, providing the primary access through the forest for rangers and travelers alike.

Water sources and small landmarks are the primary points of orientation here. Named features like Browns Spring and Pine Knob stand out as navigational markers amidst the complex topography of Tahoe Creek, Swiftwater Creek, and Goddard Creek. A lone Jeep Trail indicates the slow introduction of mechanized access into the backcountry, yet the dominance of named creeks and footpaths underscores the wilderness character of the region during this era of forest management.