1966 Map of Trout Creek

About this map

The Clark Fork valley in Sanders County is dominated by the Noxon Reservoir following mid-century hydroelectric development. This 1960s era survey illustrates a landscape where industrial infrastructure and wilderness management converge, anchored by the Trout Creek Ranger Station and the tracks of the Northern Pacific. The settlement of Trout Creek serves as a local hub for the surrounding Kaniksu National Forest, where steep drainages like Vermilion River and Roe Gulch cut through the high terrain of Copper Ridge. For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves the location of the Whitepine Cem and rural landings such as Honey Flat. The prevalence of Gravel Pits and various Quarry sites along the river corridor reflects the ongoing maintenance of the vital rail and road links through this corridor.