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1972 Map of Sunset Mtn.

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Sunset Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Boise National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape, where the legacy of early mining and fire management is clearly visible. The summit of Pilot Peak Lookout serves as a central landmark, overlooking a network of steep drainages and peaks including Wilson Peak and Freeman Peak. Historical extraction is evidenced by a Mine Dump and various unnamed Mine and Prospect symbols scattered along the ridgelines and creek beds.

Transport through this part of the Idaho backcountry relies on a mix of modern roads and historical routes, including a winding Pack Trail and several Jeep Trail paths that follow the contours of the terrain. Recreation is established at sites like Bad Bear Campground and Tenmile Campground near the confluence of Mores Creek. The map documents a rugged interior economy transitioning from mineral prospecting to forest management and seasonal tourism, anchored by high points like Sunset Mtn.