1967 Map of The Wigwams

About this map

The Wigwams and the high ridges of the Selkirk Mountains dominate this late 1960s survey of the northern Idaho panhandle. The terrain is defined by dramatic granite summits and alpine basins, including Kent Peak and Harrison Peak, which overlook a network of glacial tarns such as Harrison Lake, the Two Mouth Lakes, and Beehive Lakes. The intricate drainage patterns of Myrtle Creek and Two Mouth Creek illustrate the watershed of the Kaniksu National Forest, where conservation efforts are evident in the designated Myrtle Creek Game Preserve. Human presence is minimal, marked only by remote trails and a few rugged jeep trails that navigate the steep slopes between Temple Mtn and Goblin Knob. The map provides a detailed view of the high-altitude landscape before the expansion of modern recreational infrastructure, recording the wilderness character of the Pack River headwaters.