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1965 Map of Moose Mtn

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Moose Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The North Fork Clearwater River carves a deep canyon through the heart of the Clearwater National Forest, defining the central axis of this mid-1960s survey. The landscape is dominated by high-altitude ridges and named summits, including the prominent Moose Mtn and Elizabeth Mtn. Access to these remote reaches is primarily via a network of routes like the Pack Trail, reflecting a period when Forest Service infrastructure prioritized fire lookout points and backcountry management over developed roads.

A small pocket of recreation is visible at the Hidden Creek Campground, situated where Hidden Creek meets the river. The topography is exceptionally detailed, illustrating the drainages of Independence Creek and Deadwood Creek as they feed into the main river system. This map serves as an essential record of the interior Idaho wilderness before more modern road developments, preserving the original nomenclature of landmarks like Elizabeth Finger and Hornet Point.