2020 Map of Bare Cone

About this map

Bitterroot National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Montana and Idaho, where the ridge lines of the Bitterroot Mountains define the drainage patterns of the upper Nez Perce Fork. This modern survey details a network of canyons and high peaks, including Bare Cone and Razorback Mtn. Of particular interest to historians is the Nez Perce Indian Trail-Fales, which traces an ancient route through the mountains toward Nezperce Pass. The map illustrates how local topography directs several significant tributaries, such as Jack the Ripper Cr and Little Blue Joint Cr, into the larger river systems. From the broad expanse of Fales Flat to the sharp profiles of Razorback Ridge and Coal Ridge, the area remains a study in wilderness geography, largely managed through Forest Service infrastructure like Nez Perce Rd and various remote trails.