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1963 Map of Lost Horse Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Lost Horse Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Kootenai National Forest dominates this landscape in Lincoln County, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems and high ridges. The area is characterized by significant elevations including Lost Horse Mountain, Beetle Hill, and Bunker Hill. Water flows through numerous named drainages such as Vinal Creek and Beaver Creek, eventually feeding into larger systems like the North Fork Big Creek.

Remote and primarily accessible by a network of pack trails and a jeep trail, this section of the forest includes the secluded Fish Lakes. The 1963 survey illustrates a landscape primarily managed for conservation and resource protection, where the absence of established roads emphasizes the reliance on historical backcountry transit routes. This map provides a clear record of the watershed geography before modern development or expanded access, marking points of interest for those studying the regional hydrography and topography of the Cabinet Mountains area.