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1965 Map of Pot Mountain

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Pot Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Pot Mountain dominates this remote landscape within the Clearwater National Forest, where steep ridgelines like Pot Mountain Ridge fall away into deep river drainages. The North Fork Clearwater River carves a winding path along the southern boundary, marked by river miles and unique features such as Survival Island. Human presence is largely defined by backcountry infrastructure and access points, including the Fourth of July Pack Bridge and the Weitas Creek Campground.

Development is minimal, centered around the Elk Camp settlement in the northeast and a single Gravel Pit along the river. The map details an extensive network of drainage basins like Death Creek, Rock Creek, and Weitas Creek, which are connected by high-altitude landmarks like Jackknife Meadows and Bar Point. This survey captures the mid-century character of the Idaho wilderness before significant modern modernization, preserving the locations of early Forest Service points such as Buckingham Point and Green Point.