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1969 Map of Loon Lake

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Loon Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Secesh Meadows and the surrounding wilderness of the Payette National Forest dominate this mid-century survey of the Idaho backcountry. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Secesh River and its numerous tributaries, including the curiously named Whangdoodle Creek and Jungle Creek. This era of the forest is captured through its network of primitive transportation, with the Secesh Trail and various pack trails serving as the primary arteries through the timbered drainages.

High-altitude landmarks such as Ruby Mountain, Diamond Ridge, and the peak known as Steamboat provide topographical context for the deep valleys of Fernan Creek and Alice Creek. The presence of Loon Lake in the southwest quadrant, fed by Loon Creek, highlights the importance of the region's watersheds before modern developments altered these isolated drainages. The map also delineates the boundary between Idaho and Valley Counties.