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1966 Map of Pond Peak

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Pond Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Coeur D'Alene River winds through the heart of the Shoshone Range, carving a deep valley through the Coeur D'Alene National Forest. This 1960s survey illustrates a landscape primarily defined by its water system and high mountain lookouts, with the river feeding named basins like Long Pool and Big Pool. Human activity is concentrated along the riverbanks and ridge lines, evident in the remote Rock City Cabin and the open expanse of Big Hank Meadow.

Logistical access during this era relied on a combination of primitive routes, including an old Pack Trail and the Elbow Road near the Devils Elbow Campground. Fire suppression and forest management infrastructure are prominent, featuring a Lookout Tower situated near Little Guard Peak and a designated Heliport. Numerous drainage labels, from Cinnamon Cr to Steep Creek, provide a detailed inventory of the watershed as it stood in the mid-20th century.