1965 Map of Moose Mtn

About this map

The North Fork Clearwater River carves a deep canyon through this portion of the Clearwater National Forest as it appeared in the mid-1960s. This land is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, from the riverbed to prominent peaks like Moose Mtn, Elizabeth Mtn, and the curiously named Elizabeths Finger. The landscape is etched with historical transit routes, primarily a network of Pack Trails and the Pete Ott Trail, which provided the only access through the high Moose Mountains and Birch Ridge. Human presence is sparse, centered around the Hidden Creek Campground and a riverside Picnic Area, reflecting an era of primitive recreation and forest management. Numerous drainages such as Deadwood Creek and Independence Creek feed the main river, illustrating the complex watershed of the Idaho backcountry before modern development.