1967 Map of North Baldy

About this map

North Baldy and its namesake Lookout Tower dominate this high-country landscape along the divide between the Colville National Forest and Kaniksu National Forest. Mapped in the mid-1960s, the area is defined by a dense network of drainages including Middle Branch Le Clerc Cr, July Creek, and Upper West Branch Priest River. This terrain served as a critical corridor for forest management and fire observation, evidenced by the numerous Pack Trails and Jeep Trails that wind through the peaks. Peaks such as Fourth of July Peak and Hungry Mtn rise above the valleys, while localized water sources like Grouse Springs provided essential points of interest for those navigating the backcountry. The map clearly delineates the complex hydrological split where western waters flow toward the Columbia drainage while eastern creeks feed into the Priest River system.