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1962 Map of Shellrock Peak

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Shellrock Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Shellrock Peak Lookout stands as a central landmark in this high-altitude landscape where the boundaries of three major forests meet. The survey reveals a complex drainage system defining the borders of the Payette National Forest, Boise National Forest, and Salmon National Forest. High-country water features like Norton Lake and the headwaters of Brush Creek and Sheep Creek are clearly mapped among the steep gradients.

A network of unnamed trails provides the only access through this roadless area, connecting prominent heights such as Brush Creek Summit and Two Point Pk. The terrain is characterized by sharp divides like Shellrock Ridge and Norton Ridge, which separate the various forks of Rush Creek and Poke Creek. This map captures the administrative and natural intersections of Idaho's wilderness before the further development of backcountry infrastructure.