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1988 Map of Tyndall Meadows

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Tyndall Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Tyndall Meadows occupies a high-elevation basin in the heart of the Boise National Forest, serving as a vital watershed where Johnson Creek and Tyndall Creek converge. This 1988 provisional survey documents a landscape defined by steep drainages and protected lands, showing the western edge of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. The map reveals a network of high-country water sources, including the headwaters of the Deadwood River and high-altitude features like Bear Creek Lake.

Navigation through this backcountry is represented by a single 4wd track and topographic landmarks such as Deadwood Summit and the prominent Tyndall Ridge. These features illustrate the drainage patterns of the Salmon River Mountains, where creeks like Whiskey Creek and Boulder Creek carve deep into the Idaho interior. The survey provides a clear view of the natural terrain before modern geospatial revisions, capturing the era's primary access routes and named landmarks.