1963 Map of Marble Butte

About this map

Nez Perce National Forest high country defines this 1963 survey, where alpine lakes and sharp peaks characterize the interior of the Clearwater Mountains. High-elevation landmarks such as Square Mountain and Square Mtn Lookout overlook a network of glaciated basins, including Twin Lakes and Square Mountain Lake. The map illustrates the topographic complexity of the Gospel Hump Wilderness before its formal designation, showing established trail points and natural springs like Sweet Anise Spring. The drainage patterns are meticulously recorded, with Hagen Creek and Peterson Creek carving deep valleys between prominent ridges like Bear Grass Ridge. Local relief is highlighted by isolated summits such as Marble Butte and North Butte, providing essential context for the land management practices of the mid-20th century in this protected Idaho landscape.