1963 Map of Sherman Peak

About this map

Challis National Forest dominates this mid-century topographic survey, revealing a high-elevation landscape defined by the drainage systems of the Salmon River mountains. The topography is anchored by prominent summits including Sherman Peak in the southeast and Mayfield Peak to the west, with Mid Cottonwood Point overlooking the northern drainages. The map provides a precise view of the hydrology before significant modern developments, tracing the complex intersections of East Fork Mayfield Creek and W Fork Mayfield Creek as they cut through the interior. Numerous small watercourses such as Wickiup Creek, McKee Creek, and Bush Creek are meticulously mapped, alongside several high-altitude Springs. This 1963 field-checked edition captures the wilderness in its pure state, showing only the natural features and the fundamental geography of Custer County.