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1972 Map of Warbonnet Peak

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Warbonnet Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Sawtooth Range summits dominate this high-elevation terrain along the border of Boise and Custer counties. This 1970s survey illustrates a landscape defined by glacial activity, with clusters of alpine lakes such as Stephens Lakes, Baron Lake, and the chain leading to Upper Redfish Lake occupying high cirques. The Payette River headwaters emerge from these granite peaks, including the prominent Warbonnet Peak and Monte Verita.

Access across these mountain passes was maintained by traditional routes like the Baron Pack Trail, connecting remote drainages. The map details natural features like Baron Creek Falls and Smith Falls, providing a precise record of the Sawtooth Wilderness before modern recreation intensified. For those studying Idaho's backcountry history, the placement of these named peaks and the drainage patterns of Moolack Creek and Goat Creek offer a foundational view of the region's geography.