1973 Map of Teapot Mtn

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The South Fork Salmon River and its major tributaries, including the East Fork South Fork Salmon River, carve through this section of the Payette National Forest in Valley County. The 1973 survey reveals a landscape organized around river access and forest management, anchored by the Krassel Ranger Sta and the remote Reed Ranch. A network of pack trails, such as the Miners Peak Trail and the Cougar Ridge Trail, provides the primary means of traversing the high ridges like Indian Ridge and Rainbow Ridge. This era of backcountry infrastructure is well-documented through the numerous recreation sites along the water, including Deadman Campground and Teepee Creek Campground, as well as the Reed Ranch Landing Strip which served as a critical aviation link for this isolated terrain.