1988 Map of Masonia

About this map

Masonia stands as a focal point in this 1980s landscape, marking a historical settlement location within the high drainage basins of Shoshone County. The terrain is defined by the complex branching of Pine Creek, with its East Fork, West Fork, and numerous smaller tributaries like Nabob Creek and Denver Creek cutting through the mountains. This era of mapping documents a region heavily utilized for resource extraction, evidenced by the numerous unmarked prospect locations scattered across the slopes of Wardner Peak and Kellogg Peak. The area is bisected by the boundary between the Coeur d'Alene National Forest and the St Joe National Forest, emphasizing its role as managed timber and mineral land. High-altitude landmarks such as the Lookout Tower on Lemonade Peak and a Radio Tower near the northeastern peaks overlook a network of logging roads and a Pack Trail that once facilitated movement through these steep Idaho valleys.