1967 Map of North Baldy

About this map

North Baldy Lookout Tower stands as a prominent sentinel overlooking the divide between the Pend Oreille and Priest River drainages. This high-country landscape is defined by the intersection of the Colville National Forest and Kaniksu National Forest, where steep ridges like Fourth of July Peak and Hungry Mtn separate numerous creek systems. The map illustrates a network of essential backcountry infrastructure, including the extensive Pack Trail system and rugged Jeep Trail routes that provided access for forest management and fire surveillance in the mid-1960s. Water resources are central to the terrain, with headwaters such as Middle Branch Le Clerc Cr and the Upper West Branch Priest River flowing from the high slopes. Significant landmarks like Grouse Springs and North Baldy highlight the topographic character of this portion of the Selkirk Mountains before modern road development increased in the region.