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1969 Map of Thor Mountain

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Thor Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The St Joe River meanders through the heart of this Idaho wilderness, carving a deep corridor through the high country of the St Joe National Forest. This 1969 survey captures a landscape defined by its network of high-elevation points and ridges, from the prominent Thor Mountain and Fuzzy Peak to the southern reach of the Bluff Divide. The map reveals a backcountry accessible primarily by a complex system of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails, highlighting the isolation of the region during the late 1960s.

Water is the primary sculptor here, with numerous named drainages such as Tin Can Creek, Malin Creek, and Eagle Creek feeding into the main river channel. For those interested in historical land use, the presence of Tin Can Flat Campground and a Footbridge near Mile 77 indicates established recreational and transit points in an otherwise primitive environment. The nomenclature of features like Prospector Ridge and Nugget Hill hints at the area's mineral exploration history, while peaks like Adams Peak and Dominion Point serve as distinct navigational markers.