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1963 Map of Mount Baldy

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Mount Baldy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Kootenai National Forest of the early 1960s is defined by a dense network of watercourses and high peaks, centered on the prominence of Mount Baldy. A Lookout Tower sits atop this peak, overseeing a landscape carved by the Yaak River and its numerous tributaries. The map details the complex drainage systems of Hellroaring Creek, Sunday Creek, and Spread Creek, showing the primitive infrastructure used to navigate this terrain.

A system of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails provides the primary access to remote landmarks like Thunder Mountain and Lucky Point. Recreation and resource management are evident at the Red Top Creek Campground and the Gaging Sta located along the river. This survey captures the area before modern development, highlighting the geographical isolation and the specific routes used by foresters and early backcountry travelers.