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1963 Map of Newton Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Newton Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Yaak River flows through this 1963 survey of the northern Panhandle, where the landscape is defined by the high ridges of the Kootenai National Forest. Resource extraction and navigation are evident in the presence of the Black Diamond Mine and a small Mine near the riverbank. The terrain is marked by prominent peaks such as Newton Mountain, Abe Lincoln Mountain, and Keystone Mountain, which are connected by a network of Pack Trails.

Hydrology plays a significant role in the local geography, with numerous drainages including Wampoo Creek and Fourth of July Creek feeding into the main river corridor. Yaak Falls represents a distinct natural landmark along the river's southern reach. This map documents a period before modern road development dominated the area, preserving the locations of early mining claims and established foot travel routes through the forest.