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1963 Map of Parsnip Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Parsnip Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Kootenai National Forest lands dominate this mountainous reach of Lincoln County, defined by the high prominence of Parsnip Mountain. The landscape in the early 1960s is characterized by a network of drainage systems, including the headwaters of Copeland Creek and South Fork Big Creek. A singular Lookout Tower sits atop Pinto Point, a critical vantage for fire management within the heavy timber of this region.

A system of primitive Pack Trails provides the primary means of navigating the steep terrain between landmarks like Garden Ridge and Lawrence Mountain. These routes, along with features such as Maxine Point and South Fork Hill, illustrate the early infrastructure of forest management and backcountry access before modern road networks were fully established. The survey captures the intricate topography of the East Fork and Middle Fork Parsnip Creek, providing a detailed view of the natural watercourses that shaped the area's geography.