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1963 Map of Rattlesnake Ridge

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Rattlesnake Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Salmon River cuts through the western edge of this territory, following the boundary between Nez Perce Co and Idaho Co. This rugged landscape is dominated by the sprawling backbone of Rattlesnake Ridge, which serves as a major drainage divide for several seasonal and perennial waterways. The map documents an area defined by its isolation and steep drainages, where human presence is sparse and limited to specific cattle or sheep ranching operations.

Flynn Creek Ranch and the Camp Thomas (Site) are the primary named locations, connected only by a network of Jeep Trails and primitive footpaths. Essential water sources for travelers and livestock are identified by several named springs, including Cottonwood Spring and Thorn Spring. The complex network of creeks such as China Creek, Skeleton Creek, and Bitter Creek illustrates the intricate topography that has historically shaped movement through this part of north-central Idaho.