1989 Map of Smith Mountain

About this map

Smith Mountain and the high ridges of the Cabinet Mountains define this remote borderland during the late twentieth century. Located at the intersection of Bonner Co, Idaho, and Lincoln Co, Montana, the landscape is almost entirely managed as part of the Kaniksu National Forest and Kootenai National Forest. The map details a complex drainage system centered on the forks of Callahan Creek, including North Callahan Creek and South Callahan Creek. Small alpine water bodies like Smith Lake and Lake Estelle sit tucked beneath the peaks, providing specific points of interest for backcountry researchers. The area's character is shaped by its administrative and physical boundaries, where the state line follows the divide, and restricted access roads hint at the management of this timber-rich and mountainous territory.