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1994 Map of Bear Mountain

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Bear Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Lochsa River carves a deep valley through this corner of Idaho, serving as a central corridor within the Clearwater National Forest. The landscape is defined by its recreation-focused management, evidenced by the Colgate Licks Nature National Recreation Trail and the protected Recreational River Boundary. Natural thermal features like Colgate Warm Springs and the namesake landmark Jerry Johnson indicate long-standing points of interest for visitors and locals alike.

The terrain rises sharply away from the water to high points such as Bear Mountain and Freezeout Mountain, transitioning into the more primitive reaches of the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness. A network of drainage systems, including Postoffice Creek, Kinnikinnick Creek, and Pedro Creek, creates a complex topography that has historically shaped access to the region's high-altitude clearings like Wag Meadows.