1967 Map of Quartz Mtn

About this map

The Falls Ranger Station stands as a central administrative point in this remote section of the Kaniksu National Forest, situated near the convergence of numerous drainage systems. The landscape is defined by the steep timbered slopes of Quartz Mtn and Jasper Mtn, which feed a complex network of waterways including Moores Creek and the West Branch Priest River. Notable for its hydrologic detail, the map traces the West Branch Priest River as it winds toward Torrelle Falls. Human activity in this mid-century wilderness is evidenced by a series of pack trails and jeep trails that navigate the high ridges and deep valleys. Small-scale resource extraction is also visible at scattered mines, a prospect, and a quarry, indicating the area's history of mineral exploration.