1970 Map of Newman Peak

About this map

Newman Peak and the surrounding high-altitude reaches of the Sawtooth National Forest dominate this 1970 landscape, which is defined by its deep drainages and legacy of resource extraction. The area’s mining history is well-represented by several named workings, including the Old Sam Mine, El Oro Mine, and Tip Top Mine, scattered across the mountainous terrain of Two Point Mtn. The watershed is anchored by the South Boise River and the South Fork, with numerous steep tributaries such as Bear Creek and Skeleton Creek carving through the granite. Navigation in this era relied heavily on a network of trails, such as the Pack Trail and Jeep Trail, connecting remote points like Jones Bar and the South Boise Corral. This survey provides a precise look at the primitive infrastructure of the Central Idaho wilderness before modern developments, highlighting small features like the Footbridge over the South Boise and the surveyor's monuments like Uslm 2940.