2020 Map of Bechtel Butte

About this map

Sherwin and Keeler sit at the center of this mountain landscape where Latah, Shoshone, and Clearwater counties meet. The terrain is defined by a complex drainage network where the headwaters of the Potlatch River flow south while the W Fork Saint Maries River and its tributaries, such as Mizpah Cr and Bechtel Cr, carve northward toward the St. Joe River basin. This 2020 survey reveals a high-elevation environment dominated by prominent peaks like Bechtel Butte and Sherwin Point. The map provides a detailed view of the extensive forest road network, including numerous national forest development roads like Nat For Dev Rd 301 and Nat For Dev Rd 1450, which facilitate movement between the timbered ridges and drainage basins. Local identifiers such as Caterpillar Hill and Garnet Gulch highlight the specific topographical features and resource history of the area.