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1963 Map of Mallard Peak

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Mallard Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

St Joe National Forest and Clearwater National Forest meet along a prominent divide in this 1960s survey of the Idaho high country. The landscape is defined by its verticality, with high points such as Wasset Peak and Mallard Peak Lookout overlooking a complex system of alpine basins. Numerous small glacial lakes are scattered across the terrain, including Hero Lake, Gnat Lake, and Larkins Lake, providing water sources for the many drainages like Sawtooth Creek and Cataract Creek.

A network of trails and fire suppression infrastructure is evident through features like the Lookout Tower and Black Mtn Lookout. The boundary between Shoshone and Clearwater counties follows the high ridgelines, including Goat Ridge and Sawtooth Ridge. This survey reflects the remote character of the region before more modern updates, showing the placement of seasonal springs like Sawtooth Saddle Spring and named landmarks such as Isabella Point and the East Sister.