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1966 Map of Syringa

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Syringa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Middle Fork Clearwater River carves a deep path through the central Idaho wilderness, serving as the primary corridor for transportation and recreation in this 1960s survey. Along the riverbank, the settlement of Syringa and the nearby Three Devils Campground anchor the bottom of the canyon, while higher elevations are defined by the steep ridges of the Clearwater National Forest and Nez Perce National Forest. The map documents a landscape of high-altitude navigation and resource management, evidenced by the Lookout Tower on Walde Mtn and the Smith Creek Work Center.

Tracing the complex drainage systems reveals a network of watercourses like Pete King Creek and Three Devils Creek feeding the main river. Human activity in these remote reaches is marked by the Smith Mine and various primitive routes, including several labeled Jeep Tr and Pack Trail. The river itself features notable navigational points such as Indian Rapids and Big Hill Rapids, reflecting the character of this wild waterway before later development.