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2017 Map of Bear Creek Point

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bear Creek Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bear Creek Point serves as a prominent high point in a landscape defined by the intersection of three major protected wilderness areas. This map reveals the jurisdictional meeting point where the Salmon National Forest, Boise National Forest, and Challis National Forest converge in Valley County. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Brush Creek and its north and south forks carving through the northern sections, while Sheep Creek and the S Fork Sheep Creek dominate the central topography.

Local landmarks such as Countess Gulch and Cow Basin provide specific points of interest for those studying the regional naming conventions and land use. To the south, the terrain descends toward Tappen Gulch and Cub Creek. The lack of established roads or permanent settlements highlights the wilderness character of this area at the time of the 2017 survey, where watercourses like Bernard Creek and Little Bear Creek dictate the natural travel corridors.