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1962 Map of Mormon Mtn

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Mormon Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Big Creek flows through the northern reaches of the Payette National Forest, carving a deep Canyon that defines the local topography in the early 1960s. High-altitude landmarks dominate the skyline, including the Rush Creek Point Lookout perched atop Big Creek Ridge and the prominent peak of Mormon Mtn in the southeast corner. The terrain is characterized by high basins like Browns Basin and Lobauer Basin, while a remote Gaging Station on the river indicates the technical monitoring of these mountain waters.

Watercourses such as Rush Creek and its West Fork drain the steep slopes of Sheep Horn Mtn, creating a complex network of drainages. The map also captures the boundary between national forests, showing the transition into the Salmon Nat For near Soldier Cr. This period in Idaho's interior showcases a landscape primary used for forest management and watershed monitoring, with named ridges and saddles like Bear Trap Saddle serving as essential markers for backcountry navigation.