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1969 Map of Smith Peak

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Smith Peak
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 high-elevation landscape in Boundary County, where 1960s mapping efforts captured a network of mountain peaks and alpine lakes. Notable summits like Smith Peak and The Lions Head punctuate the ridgelines, which are crossed by a rugged Pack Trail connecting remote drainage basins. The presence of the West Fork Cabin suggests the area's role in forest management and backcountry recreation during this era.

Water systems are central to the terrain, from the headwaters of Smith Creek and Lion Creek to isolated bodies of water such as Smith Lake and Cutoff Lake. To the south, the Myrtle Creek State Game Preserve indicates a commitment to wildlife conservation in this corner of northern Idaho. Landmarks like Abandon Mtn and Lions Head Ridge provide specific points of reference for those studying the physical geography and trail history of the Selkirk Mountains.