1951 Map of Mt Pend Oreille

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Kaniksu National Forest and Kootenai National Forest meet at the Idaho Montana state line in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by the massive drainage systems of Lightning Creek and Callahan Creek, which carve deep valleys between high peaks like Mt Pend Oreille and Strawberry Mtn. This era of forest management is evidenced by remote outposts including Smith Cabin, Rattle Creek Cabin, and Beaver Cabin, likely utilized by rangers and fire lookouts patrolling the high country.