1966 Map of Lost Trail Pass

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape along the border of Montana and Idaho, serving as the central spine for three distinct national forests. The 1966 data, updated in the 1980s, highlights the recreational and administrative infrastructure of the era, including the Sports Area and Ski Tow near Lost Trail Pass. This intersection of geography and utility is further evidenced by the Hogans Guard Sta and the Lookout Tower on Saddle Mtn, reflecting the U.S. Forest Service's active management of the Bitterroot National Forest, Beaverhead National Forest, and Salmon National Forest. Drainage patterns are clearly defined, with the North Fork Salmon River and West Fork Salmon River flowing south, while Camp Creek and its various forks head north toward the Bitterroot Valley.