1963 Map of Sherman Peak

About this map

Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness and the surrounding Challis National Forest dominate this 1963 survey of Custer County. The landscape is defined by its deep drainage networks and high summits, notably Sherman Peak and Mayfield Peak. The complex hydrology of the Salmon River mountains is visible through the branching headwaters of Mayfield Creek, including its East Fork and West Fork. To the north, Mid Cottonwood Point stands above Cottonwood Creek, while several Springs and named drainages like Wick iup Creek and McKee Creek illustrate the untouched character of this backcountry area. The map records the primitive state of these highlands during the early 1960s, prior to any significant modern changes as confirmed by 1980 inspections.