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1962 Map of Square Top

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Square Top
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Salmon River carves through the southern portion of this region, serving as a vital corridor in a landscape defined by the intersection of the Bitterroot National Forest and the Salmon National Forest. The 1962 field check captures a period of remote forest management, evidenced by the presence of the Skunk Camp Lookout Tower and multiple river mile markers including Mile 187, Mile 188, and Mile 189. Access to the interior is limited to landmarks like the Horse Creek Bridge and an unnamed Campsite near the riverbank.

High elevations are dominated by prominent peaks and ridges, including Square Top, Parker Mtn, and the extended Roan Ridge. These heights overlook a dense network of drainage systems, such as West Horse Creek and Gunbarrel Creek, which feed into the main river channel. The map provides a detailed view of the terrain before later modern developments, highlighting the primitive infrastructure of the early 1960s backcountry.