1967 Map of The Wigwams

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Kaniksu National Forest dominates this 1967 survey of northern Idaho, where the high-elevation terrain of the Selkirk Mountains defines the landscape. The map centers on the namesake The Wigwams, a distinctive formation flanked by prominent summits like Kent Peak and Harrison Peak. This area is characterized by a high concentration of glacial cirque lakes, including Harrison Lake, the Beehive Lakes, and Two Mouth Lakes, which feed into the complex drainage systems of Lion Creek and Myrtle Creek. Evidence of fire management and wilderness observation is visible at Squawman Lookout, while the presence of a State Game Preserve indicates the region's historical importance for wildlife conservation. The lack of improved roads and the reliance on a sparse network of jeep trails highlights the remote, primitive nature of this forest boundary region during the mid-20th century.