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1967 Map of Meridian Peak

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Meridian Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Meridian Peak stands as the central landmark in this high-altitude landscape where the Sawtooth National Forest meets the Challis National Forest. The topography is dominated by the jagged ridgelines of the Boulder Mountains, which form a natural boundary between Custer Co and Blaine Co. This terrain dictates the drainage patterns for numerous seasonal and perennial waterways, including the Big Lost River and its various tributaries such as Rear Creek and Blind Creek.

Transport through these peaks in the late 1960s relied heavily on established paths like the Pack Creek Trail and various unpaved routes, including a Jeep Trail winding through the northern fork area. The map identifies specific geographical markers essential for navigation, such as Hunter Creek Summit and Prospect, alongside natural features like Little Fall Cr Springs and the steep walls of Slide Canyon.