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1962 Map of Ramey Hill

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Ramey Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Middle Fork Salmon River carves a deep path through this remote mountainous landscape at the confluence of the Salmon, Boise, and Challis National Forests. Based on field checks from 1962, the map documents a specialized backcountry economy centered on aviation and hot springs. The Simplot Airstrip and Simplot Campground sit at a strategic point near the river's bend, while the Tappen Ranch remains a notable outpost in the north.

Thermal activity is a defining characteristic of the terrain, marked by Hospital Hot Spring and other unnamed springs along the riverbanks. High-altitude monitoring is evident at the Loon Creek Lookout, situated south of Ramey Hill. The presence of several primitive river crossings, such as the Lower Loon Creek Bridge and Bennett Creek Bridge, highlights the limited infrastructure connecting these isolated ranching and forest management sites.