1923 Map of Washington Creek

About this map

Isolated homesteads and small settlements dot this rugged terrain within the St. Joe National Forest and Clearwater Nat. Forest. Significant for local genealogy, the map identifies specific residents like James Conner, Fred Forsman, and Chas. Parker, alongside the emerging town of Headquarters. This tactical survey reveals a landscape shaped by water and elevation, dominated by the Little North Fork Clearwater River and the high elevations of Sheep Mountain Ridge. A sparse network of trails and the Road to Pierce City provide the only access to remote landmarks such as the Oxford Mine and fire lookouts like Bertha Hill. The inclusion of the Eighth Standard Parallel North and a Special Parallel underscores the meticulous surveying required to map this complex topography before major infrastructure arrived.