1964 Map of Ranger Peak

About this map

Ranger Peak stands as the prominent landmark on the Idaho Montana state line, marking a point where the Clearwater National Forest meets the Bitterroot National Forest. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, with Brushy Fork flowing to the north and the headwaters of Storm Creek carving through the southern reaches. Numerous alpine water bodies, including Siah Lake, Ranger Lake, and the tucked-away Spruce Creek Lakes, are scattered across the high terrain, connected only by a network of established paths like the Pack Trail. This 1964 field-checked survey highlights the demarcation of the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness boundary, showing the area in an era before modern infrastructure reached these interior heights. The map captures a moment when land management was transitioning toward wilderness preservation, evidenced by the clear Wilderness Boundary bisecting the Beaver Ridge area.