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1990 Map of Purgatory Saddle

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Purgatory Saddle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Seven Devils Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape, where the peaks of Pyramid Peak and White Mountain overlook a complex network of glacial basins and steep drainages. In 1990, this area within the Payette National Forest served as a critical corridor for backcountry travel and resource management, anchored by the Hells Canyon Wilderness and the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.

Traces of early 20th-century mining activity remain visible at the Iron Springs (Site) and Paradise, while recreational infrastructure is concentrated at the Black Lake Campground near Black Lake. The topography is defined by sharp elevation changes at Purgatory Saddle and the deep cuts of Granite Creek and the Rapid National Wild River, illustrating the demanding nature of the terrain for early surveyors and contemporary hikers alike.