1991 Map of Magruder Mountain

About this map

The Magruder Massacre Site serves as a stark historical marker along the upper Selway River, where the Nez Perce Trail traverses the high ridges of the Bitterroot range. This 1991 photo-inspected map details a remote landscape where the Bitterroot National Forest meets the massive Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. The geography is defined by steep drainage systems like Salamander Creek and Little Clearwater River, punctuated by high points such as Magruder Mtn and Deadtop Mtn. The infrastructure is limited to primitive camping at Magruder Campground and a network of pack trails, including the Indian Trail, which follow the difficult terrain of Magruder Ridge and Salamander Ridge. Higher elevation features include Gold Pan Lake and Elk Track Lakes, reflecting the alpine character of this central Idaho interior.