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1963 Map of Richards Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Richards Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Kootenai National Forest dominates this mountain landscape in Lincoln County, where steep drainages and prominent peaks define the geography. Richards Mountain and Dunn Peak serve as primary high points, overlooking a network of creek systems including Dunn Creek, Wyoma Creek, and Richards Creek. The presence of a Burlington Northern railroad line running through the valley floor alongside Wolf Creek indicates the importance of this corridor for regional transport and industry in the early 1960s.

Local landmarks such as the Rosnell Ranch and a Gravel Pit provide evidence of early land use and resource extraction within the forest boundaries. The terrain is marked by established routes like the Pack Trail, used for traversing the complex system of gulches such as Snag Gulch and Sterling Gulch. This map also notes the proximity of the Fairview Guard Station 9 Mi. to the southeast, reflecting the administrative management of this wilderness area.