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1978 Map of Spread Creek Point

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Spread Creek Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Nez Perce National Forest dominates this mountain landscape in Idaho County, where the topography transitions into the Salmon River Breaks. The map details a wilderness defined by its drainage systems and high ridges, including Elk Mountain and Spread Creek Point. The region is managed as part of the Salmon River Breaks Primitive Area, ensuring the preservation of the remote character of Bargamin Creek and Spread Creek.

Public recreation and historical movement are evident through the presence of the Poet Creek Campground and the Nez Perce Trail, which follows the higher elevations above the river breaks. Alpine water bodies like Upper Trilby Lake and Spread Point Lake are tucked into the high basins, providing landmarks for those navigating the numerous Pack Trails that crisscross the quadrangle. This 1978 edition reflects the land as it was managed just before significant shifts in wilderness protection and forest service policy.