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2011 Map of Bear Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bear Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Lochsa River carves a central path through this Idaho County wilderness, serving as the primary corridor for travel and recreation. Along its northern banks, the Jerry Johnson Campground stands as a focal point for visitors, situated near the confluence of several mountain drainages including Postoffice Creek and Colgate Creek. The landscape is defined by significant elevations such as Bear Mountain and Freezeout Mountain, which overlook a network of tributary waters like Kinnikinnick Creek and Warm Springs Creek.

High-altitude clearings like Wag Meadows provide a break in the timbered slopes, while the presence of Freezeout Creek and Pedro Creek suggests the intricate watershed patterns typical of this portion of the Clearwater National Forest area. The mapping of Forest Service roads and trails alongside these natural features highlights the balance between accessibility and the preservation of the backcountry environment during the early 21st century.