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1966 Map of Mink Peak

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Mink Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Selway River flows through the northern reaches of this Idaho interior, a landscape defined by high ridges and deep drainage systems in the Nezperce National Forest. The geography is shaped by water, from the geothermal activity at Marten Hot Springs to the high-elevation Doe Lake in the southern sector. A complex network of Pack Trails provides the primary means of traversal through the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, connecting landmarks such as Sixtytwo Ridge and Meeker Ridge.

This mid-1960s survey captures the area’s remote character, where travel was dictated by the terrain and the river's path. Named points such as Wolf Point, Weasel Point, and Lone Pine Point served as vital navigational markers for those navigating the wilderness. The map details a primitive infrastructure where river features like Dry Bar and various creek confluences, including Three Links Creek and Tango Creek, were the primary points of reference in an area without developed roads.