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1964 Map of Ross Peak

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Ross Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Ross Peak and Gunsight Peak dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of Elmore and Camas Counties in the mid-1960s. The topography is defined by the high divides between the Boise National Forest and Sawtooth National Forest, where a complex network of pack trails serves as the primary infrastructure for traversing the steep drainages. Mining activity is evident in the eastern portion of the quadrangle, notably at the Red Horse Mine and various unnamed Prospects scattered near Senator Creek.

Drainage patterns are intricate, with numerous high-mountain water bodies such as Bass Lakes, Goat Lake, and Ross Fork Lakes feeding into larger systems like the South Fork Ross Fork. Historical resource use is indicated by names like Sawmill Creek and Haypress Creek, suggesting a legacy of timber and packing operations. This survey illustrates the primitive state of the region's interior before modern road expansion, relying almost exclusively on a legacy trail system for access.