1973 Map of Log Mountain

About this map

Payette National Forest and Boise National Forest converge in this high-altitude landscape of central Idaho, centered on the prominent Log Mountain and Shell Rock Peak. The map documents a rugged wilderness terrain where 1970s land use was defined by pack trails and remote outpost sites rather than dense settlement. The eastern edge of the quadrangle follows the winding course of Johnson Creek, punctuated by geographic markers like Whitehorse Rapids and the Halfway Station (Site). Historically significant infrastructure is visible in the form of the Old Thunder Mtn Road, a route tied to the region's mining heritage. Small-scale ranching and temporary camps are represented by Cox Ranch and several named meadows, including Wardenhoff Meadows and Caton Meadow, which suggest a landscape utilized for seasonal grazing and high-country travel during the mid-20th century.