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1966 Map of Selway Falls

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Selway Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Selway River dominates this mid-1960s survey of a wild reach within the Nez Perce National Forest. The landscape is defined by the steep descent of the river as it passes Selway Falls Guard Station and a notable Fish Ladder designed for fish passage. This area, largely untouched by major roads, relies on an extensive network of Pack Trails that connect remote landmarks like Timothy Flats and Glover Ridge.

Evidence of forest management and recreation is concentrated along the river corridor, where the Gaging Station monitors the flow and several sites like Selway Falls Campground and Race Creek Campground provide access for travelers. To the east, the map transitions into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, highlighting the primitive character of the terrain where Gedney Creek and Meadow Creek meet the main river channel.