1960 Map of Piquett Mtn

About this map

The high alpine country of the Bitterroot Range dominates this 1960s survey, straddling the state line between Montana and Idaho. Significant vertical relief is anchored by Piquett Mtn and Allan Mtn, which define the drainage basins for Hughes Creek and Wiles Creek. The map documents a landscape of resource extraction and seasonal habitation, evidenced by the Open Pit Mine and scattered tailings piles along the creek beds. Remote outposts like Henderson Cabin and Salzer Bar provide specific points of interest for local historians, while the inclusion of the Lookout VABM 8831 at Piquett Peak speaks to the area's fire management infrastructure within the Bitterroot National Forest and Salmon National Forest. The network of jeep trails and specialized terrain features, such as Irishmans Rock and Butcherknife Ridge, offers a detailed view of this wilderness before modern development altered these traditional access routes.