1963 Map of Stanley

About this map

Redfish Lake and the high mountain waters of the Sawtooth National Forest dominate this mid-century survey of central Idaho. The settlement of Stanley sits at the northern end of the Stanley Basin, where Valley Creek joins the Salmon River. This 1963 field check records a landscape evolving for outdoor recreation, featuring numerous sites like the Chinook Bay Campground and Redfish Outlet Campground along the glacial lake shores. Near the small community of Lower Stanley, local infrastructure is evidenced by the Stanley Municipal Airport and the Valley Creek Ranger Station. The presence of a Mine near Nip and Tuck Creek and the Stanley Cem provides a link to the area's earlier pioneers and resource-driven history. Notable landmarks like the Hot Spring near the river and the Sheep Bridge further downstream reflect the intersection of the natural environment and local travel routes.