Tripod Peak Lookout stands as a prominent high point within the West Mountains of Gem County, anchoring a landscape defined by its complex drainage systems and high-elevation meadows. This 2011 survey details the upper reaches of Squaw Creek and its many tributaries, including the Second Fork Squaw Creek and Third Fork Squaw Creek. The map documents numerous named locations such as Tamarack Flat and Greenfield Flat, while distinctive landmarks like Hangman Tree and Gabes Bathtub provide unique points of interest for local historians. A network of Forest Service roads, including Snowbank Mountain Rd and NFD 625 Rd, traces the ridges and valleys, illustrating the infrastructure used to manage these uplands between Buck Mountain and Snowbank Mountain.
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1894 · Squaw Creek
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1911 · Meadows
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1953 · Smiths Ferry
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Council
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Cascade
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Baker
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Baker
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1970 · Dodson Pass
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1970 · Twin Sisters
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · McCall
USGS Topo · 1:100,000