2024 Map of Bechtel Butte

About this map

Keeler and Sherwin stand as the primary reference points in this high-elevation landscape where the boundaries of Shoshone, Latah, and Clearwater counties meet. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, most notably the West Fork Saint Maries River and the East Fork Potlatch River, which carve through the timbered highlands. Significant elevations like Bechtel Butte and Sherwin Point dictate the layout of the forest road network, including the Bechtel Mountain Rd and various National Forest Development routes. This survey illustrates the intricate watershed divide where numerous creeks, such as Bechtel Creek and Purdue Creek, originate. The transition from No Name Gulch in the north to Caterpillar Hill in the south highlights a landscape deeply shaped by forestry access and hydraulic patterns.