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1950 Map of Rochat Peak

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Rochat Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

St Joe Divide anchors this mid-century topographic study, marking the high-altitude boundary between Kootenai and Benewah counties. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling timberlands of the Coeur d'Alene National Forest, where steep drainages like Blackrock Gulch and Larch Creek define the vertical relief. A significant historical line, the Old Indian Reservation Boundary, cuts through the northern sections, separating the forest from the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation and reflecting the evolving administrative history of the region's land use.

Prominent summits including Rochat Peak, Kootenai Peak, and Boise Peak provide vantage points for fire management, specifically at the Eagle Lookout. In the far southeast corner, Crystal Lake offers a rare high-mountain water body amidst the sharp ridges of Blackrock Ridge. This map documents a period of active resource management and provides a detailed look at the trail and drainage networks prior to extensive modern development.