1963 Map of Mallard Peak

About this map

St Joe National Forest and Clearwater National Forest meet along a prominent divide in this 1963 survey of the Idaho panhandle. The landscape is defined by high-altitude fire lookouts and a network of glacial lakes including Heart Lake, Skyland Lake, and the clusters near Larkins Peak. These summits form a dramatic skyline where Sawtooth Ridge and Avalanche Ridge converge. The human footprint is sparse, primarily represented by the Boundary Forest Trail which traces the ridgeline between Shoshone and Clearwater counties. Notable peaks like Mallard Peak and Black Mtn served as critical observation points for forest management during the mid-century. Drainage patterns are established by numerous creeks such as Isabella Creek and Sawtooth Creek, which flow through steep-sided valleys below landmarks like Isabella Point and Wasset Peak.