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1979 Map of Sabe Mtn

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Sabe Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Nez Perce National Forest and the Bitterroot National Forest converge in this high-elevation Idaho landscape, where the Salmon River Breaks Primitive Area defines the southern reach. The terrain is marked by sharp ridgelines and isolated water bodies, including MacArthur Lake, Stillman Lake, and the Burnt Knob Lakes tucked beneath Burnt Knob. A network of historic paths, such as the Pack Trail, provided the primary means of traversal through this roadless territory in the late 1970s.

Prominent landmarks like Sabe Mountain, White Top Mtn, and Lodgepole Hump illustrate the complex geography of the river breaks. Significant mountain passes and viewpoints, including Dry Saddle, Sabe Saddle, and Sabe Vista Point, highlight the strategic points used by foresters and travelers. The drainage systems of Hot Springs Creek, Little Creek, and Sabe Creek carve deep into the wilderness, showing the natural water network before modern development altered nearby regions.