1990 Map of Pistol Lake

About this map

Snowshoe Cabin sits at the base of Snowshoe Summit, providing a rare point of human habitation in a high-elevation landscape defined by the intersection of the Boise National Forest and the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness. The topography is dominated by the drainage systems of Pistol Creek and Burntlog Creek, which carve deep valleys between massive formations like Lake Mountain and Burntlog Ridge. A network of historic paths, including the Mc Clure Trail (Pack) and various other labeled Pack Trails, indicates the area's primary reliance on primitive travel during this era. Scattered mountain lakes such as Pistol Lake, Little Pistol Lake, and Mud Lake serve as distinct landmarks for navigators and foresters in this roadless backcountry.