2011 Map of Bechtel Butte

About this map

Emerald Creek Garnet Area and its surrounding mountain drainages define this portion of the Idaho Panhandle. This area is characterized by a dense network of forest roads and trails, such as Natl Forest Develop Road 498 and Bechtel Mountain Rd, which provide access to the timber and mineral resources of the region. The topography is shaped by the headwaters of the Potlatch River and the meandering West Fork Saint Maries River. Small, dispersed settlements like Sherwin and Keeler are situated along these waterways, reflecting a legacy of resource extraction and mountain transit. Named peaks and ridges, including Bechtel Butte and Sherwin Point, overlook a landscape etched by dozens of tributaries such as Keeler Creek and Long Slim Creek. The map documents the persistent use of these forest lands for both industry and recreation in the early 21st century.