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1966 Map of Mink Peak

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Mink Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Selway River and Clearwater River converge in this backcountry region of north-central Idaho, where the landscape is defined by the steep drainage basins of the Nezperce National Forest. The 1966 field survey, updated with 1982 aerial photography, documents a wilderness environment accessible primarily by a network of pack trails, including the Pinchot Trail and Sixtytwo Trail.

Remote geographical landmarks like Mink Peak and Weasel Point overlook a complex system of namesake creeks, including Marten Creek and Pillar Creek. A notable point of interest for those studying the natural features of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness is Marten Hot Springs, located near the southern boundary. The map preserves the specific locations of high-altitude waters such as Doe Lake and the various miles marked along the river bends, providing a record of this protected landscape before modern shifts in forest management.