1962 Map of Vinegar Hill

About this map

Payette National Forest dominates this 1962 field-checked survey, revealing a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and essential backcountry access points. The southern reaches of the quadrangle are anchored by Big Creek, which serves as a primary drainage for the surrounding basins and ridges. Transport through this roadless section of the Idaho wilderness in the early 1960s relied heavily on isolated aviation and river access, evidenced by the presence of Mile Hi Landing Strip, Cabin Creek Landing Strip, and Vines Landing Strip.