1966 Map of Sable Hill

About this map

Red River Hot Springs serves as a remote destination within this section of the Nez Perce National Forest, where thermal activity meets the cold waters of the Red River. The landscape in the mid-1960s is defined by a dense network of drainages such as Sable Creek, Shissler Creek, and Meadow Creek that carve through prominent high ground including Sable Hill and Simmons Ridge. Unlike more developed areas, the human imprint here is limited to essential backcountry infrastructure, notably a Campground and the survey marker Uslm 228. Transportation is almost entirely restricted to a web of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails, illustrating the era's reliance on primitive access for forest management and recreation. The topographic detail captures the steep transition from the river bottom to landmarks like Tamarack Saddle and Matteson Ridge.