1966 Map of Wylies Peak

About this map

Wylies Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape within the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, marking a remote intersection of the Nezperce National Forest and the Bitterroot National Forest. The map detail reveals an intricate network of drainage systems, such as North Fork Goat Creek and Running Creek, which carve through the prominent ridges of the Clearwater Mountains. High-country landmarks like Lonesome Lake and Mud Lake provide essential water sources along the extensive Pack Trail system that serves as the primary means of navigation through this roadless area. Local topography is defined by distinctive features such as Diamond Rock and Saddle Blanket Ridge, illustrating the complex geologic folds of the region. This 1966 field survey documents the wilderness prior to modern environmental management shifts, showing the original Wilderness Boundary and numerous named summits including Boxcar Mtn and Archer Mtn.