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2014 Map of Bacon Peak

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Bacon Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Saint Joe River flows through the northern reaches of this high-elevation wilderness, where the boundary between St. Joe National Forest and Clearwater National Forest follows the prominent ridgelines. The terrain is defined by a series of significant peaks and points, most notably Bacon Peak and the nearby Ruby Point. Further south, the landscape is marked by the distinctive Five Lakes Butte and the long stretch of Indian Henry Ridge.

Water is a defining characteristic of this area, with numerous small lakes tucked into glacial cirques. Collectors of hydrologic history can trace the headwaters of Bacon Cr, Myrtle Cr, and Skull Cr. The presence of several mineral-named water bodies, such as Silver Lake, Gold Lake, and Platinum Lake, suggests the area's prospecting heritage, while other clusters like Tin Lake, Copper Lake, and Seed Lake provide a detailed view of the high-country basin structures.