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1962 Map of Square Top

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Square Top
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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The Salmon River cuts a deep canyon through the wilderness of central Idaho, serving as a boundary between the Bitterroot National Forest and the Salmon National Forest. This 1962 survey highlights a landscape dominated by steep drainage systems like Horse Creek, Gunbarrel Creek, and Wheat Creek. These waterways feed into the main river, where numerous Rapids are marked, including a crossing at Horse Creek Bridge.

High-altitude landmarks such as Square Top and Roan Ridge overlook the river valley, while human activity is localized to fire prevention and forestry infrastructure. The Skunk Camp Lookout Tower stands as a primary vantage point for forest management, and the Magruder Ranger Sta. is noted as being just twenty miles away. Local history researchers will find specific site locations such as the Campsite near the river and the end of trail markers useful for tracing historical access points in this Idaho and Lemhi County border region.