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1957 Map of St. Joe

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of St. Joe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The St Joe River carves a critical corridor through the mountainous terrain of the Coeur d'Alene National Forest in this mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by its industrial and transport infrastructure, notably the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad which follows the river's winding course. This rail line served as a lifeline for small outposts like St Joe and the logging or mining operations at Muellers Camp.

High-altitude vantage points including the Eagle Lookout, St Joe Baldy Lookout, and Mirror Lake Lookout reflect the era's intensive forest fire surveillance. Resource extraction is evident at the Palisade Mine and various Prospects scattered across the ridges. Away from the river, the terrain rises sharply toward peaks such as Mt Wiessner and Rochat Peak, while interior basins harbor quiet features like Crystal Lake and the open expanse of Sly Meadows.