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2024 Map of Benning Mountain

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Benning Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Cabinet Mountains define this high-altitude landscape along the Idaho and Montana border, where the Kaniksu National Forest meets the Kootenai National Forest. This remote terrain is characterized by a series of prominent summits, including Burnt Peak, Survey Mtn, and Lafoe Mtn, which serve as the primary landmarks for the region. The map reveals an intricate network of drainage systems and high-elevation water bodies like Moose Lake, providing a clear look at how the topography dictates the movement of water through the West Fork Keeler Creek and Lightning Creek watersheds.

Accessibility is primarily limited to forest development routes and specialized paths such as the Keeler-Snowmobile Trl and Moose Lake Trl. The presence of the Bonner and Lincoln County line, which also serves as the state boundary, underscores the administrative isolation of these peaks. For those studying the geography of the northern Rockies, the map provides exact placements for features like Bear Mtn and Twin Peaks, illustrating the steep verticality of this protected wilderness area.