2014 Map of Bechtel Butte

About this map

Bechtel Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this corner of Idaho, where the borders of Latah, Shoshone, and Clearwater counties meet. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, notably the Potlatch River and the W Fork Saint Maries River, which carve through the timbered highlands. Small, isolated points of settlement and geographic reference like Sherwin and Keeler are linked by a network of forest roads, including Id-3 and several National Forest Development routes such as NFD Road 498. In the southern reaches of the quadrangle, the E Fork Potlatch River flows near Badger Meadows, while significant elevation changes are marked by features like Sherwin Point and Caterpillar Hill. The map provides a clear view of the rural and administrative divisions of the early 21st century, showing how the land is segmented by township and range lines across this mountainous terrain.