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1966 Map of Lowell

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Lowell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The confluence of three major waterways—the Lochsa River, Selway River, and Middle Fork Clearwater River—forms the heart of this landscape within the Nez Perce National Forest. Near this junction lies the settlement of Lowell, a primary human foothold in an area otherwise dominated by steep drainage basins and narrow canyons. The 1960s survey, updated in the early 1980s, reveals a terrain shaped by deep-cut watercourses such as Pete King Creek and South Fork Canyon Creek.

Industry and recreation are represented by the Chitwood Mine to the west and a series of riverside stops including Apgar Campground and Wild Goose Campground. High-elevation landmarks like Coolwater Ridge and Knife Edge Ridge overlook the river valleys, where many areas are accessible only via the extensive network of Pack Trails. Local curiosities like Icicle Spring and a riverside Gaging Station offer specific points of interest for researchers tracking historical land use and hydrologic history.