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1966 Map of Smeads Bench

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Smeads Bench
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Kaniksu National Forest defines this landscape in Sanders County, where the Bull River carves a path through the steep terrain of Pillick Ridge before emptying into the Clark Fork. This mid-1960s survey documents the critical infrastructure of the era, most notably the Cabinet Gorge Reservoir and the Northern Pacific railroad line that follows the southern bank.

Along the water, the Bull River Guard Station and Bull River Campground indicate the administrative and recreational importance of the forest. The map captures the industrial and agricultural utility of the land, from the Gravel Pit near the river bend to the named ranching and timber areas of Smeads Bench. Local geography is marked by distinct landmarks like Chimney Rock and Government Mountain, while remote access is maintained through an extensive network of trails, including the Berray Mtn Trail (Pack) and various unnamed pack trails winding through Thirteen Gulch and Basin Creek.