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1963 Map of Pinkham Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Pinkham 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 dominates this mountain landscape, defined by a dense network of drainage systems feeding into Pinkham Creek and Meadow Creek. The terrain is anchored by the heights of Pinkham Mountain and Tenmile Mountain, with the Pinkham Mountain Lookout Tower standing as a critical point for fire surveillance. The map documents a complex system of remote creeks including Buckhorn Creek, Lydia Creek, and the curiously named Telephone Creek.

These remote drainages and mountain ridges illustrate the mid-century wilderness management and timber access patterns of Lincoln County. The presence of numerous named minor forks, such as West Fork East Pinkham Creek and Steminski Creek, suggests a landscape finely parsed by foresters and local hikers. The infrastructure is minimal, consisting primarily of isolated trails and service roads through the high country.