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1963 Map of Taylor Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Taylor Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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Taylor Mountain and Moyer Peak dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Salmon National Forest during the early 1960s. The topography is defined by a complex drainage system where the headwaters of Salt Creek, Woodtick Creek, and Goodluck Creek flow northward, while the southern slopes feed the extensive network of the Iron Creek system. The boundary between Lemhi and Custer counties cuts through the southwestern corner, where the terrain transitions into the Challis National Forest.

A network of high-country water sources is meticulously documented, including the remote Hot Creek Lakes and specialized landmarks like Dishrag Spring and Squawboard Meadow. Practical access during this era was limited, primarily indicated by a single Jeep Trail winding through the northern ridges. This survey provides a precise record of the central Salmon River Mountains before modern recreational development, highlighting the isolation of sites like Iron Lake.