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1964 Map of Mt Jordan

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Mt Jordan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Challis National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Custer County, captured in the mid-1960s. The topography is dominated by towering peaks such as Mt Jordan and Red Mountain, alongside a high ridge known as The General. This terrain is a complex network of drainages feeding into the West Fork Yankee Fork, a key waterway for the region.

Evidence of mineral exploration is present near the summit of Mt Jordan, where several Prospects are recorded alongside a Jeep Trail. The map highlights numerous alpine water bodies, including Mystery Lake and Lightning Lake, which feed a series of steep drainages like China Creek and Mystery Creek. This environment reflects the remote character of the Idaho backcountry during an era of significant geological mapping and natural resource management.