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1969 Map of Pilot Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The South Fork Salmon River carves a deep path through the Payette National Forest in this late 1960s survey of the central Idaho interior. The landscape is defined by the logistics of mountain management and early resource extraction, centered around the South Fork Guard Station and the Pilot Peak Lookout at the higher elevations. Evidence of indigenous presence is noted with Petroglyphs found along the river's edge, while the industrial history is marked by a Mine near China Mountain and several Prospect locations scattered across the steep slopes. Transportation in this wilderness era relied heavily on a network of primitive routes, including the South Fork Trail and a Landing Strip for aerial access. Small outpost landmarks like Hays Station and Buck Saddle provide specific points of reference for those tracing the history of forest service operations and early mining in Valley County.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain