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1966 Map of Moose Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Cedar Flats and the confluence of the Selway River and the Middle Fork Clearwater River define this corner of the Nez Perce National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the massive elevation changes of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, where the river network is the primary navigational feature. A single Pack Trail winds through the terrain, connecting high points like Puzzle Point and Shearer Peak to the river valleys below.

The map reveals a wilderness area defined by its named ridges and water bodies, including Moose Ridge and the high-elevation Bitch Lake. Mile markers along the river, such as Mile 135 and Mile 140, indicate its importance for travel through the backcountry. From Grizzly Saddle to Patrol Point, the survey provides a detailed look at the drainage systems of Hell Creek and Bitch Creek before modern developments altered these interior spaces.