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1969 Map of Williams Peak

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Williams Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The South Fork Salmon River and its major tributaries, the Secesh River and the East Fork South Fork Salmon River, dominate this mountainous region of the Payette National Forest. This remote landscape in Valley County is characterized by high-elevation landmarks such as Williams Peak and Rainbow Ridge, connected primarily by an intricate network of pack trails and jeep trails. One such path leads to Browns Camp, a named settlement area nestled near the confluence of Zena Creek and the Secesh.

Early resource management and primitive infrastructure are visible through features like the Gaging Station and various river-mile markers, such as Mile 35 on the Salmon. Local nomenclature reflects the area's pioneer and natural history, with names like Fritser Ford, Dutch Oven Spring, and Indian Point. The presence of a Tramway and a Lookout near the river forks indicates the area's importance for forest surveillance and transport in an era before modern road access reached these steep canyons.