1966 Map of Watchtower Peak

About this map

Watchtower Peak and the high ridges of the Bitterroot National Forest define this 1960s landscape along the border of Idaho and Montana. The terrain is marked by the deep drainage basins of Peach Creek, Indian Creek, and Cooper Creek, which flow through the protected Selway Bitterroot Wilderness. This survey captures the primitive nature of the backcountry, where the only access is via an extensive network of a Pack Trail and other footpaths connecting high points like Indian Hill and Cooper Point. The map provides a precise view of the Wilderness Boundary and the jurisdictional line between Idaho County and Ravalli County, documenting the state of these mountain highlands after 1964 aerial surveys.