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1996 Map of Benning Mountain

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Benning Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The high Divide between Bonner Co and Lincoln Co serves as the focal point of this mountain survey, marking the jagged boundary between Idaho and Montana. This wilderness area is partitioned between the Kootenai National Forest to the east and the Kaniksu National Forest to the west. The landscape is defined by prominent summits such as Benning Mountain and Lightning Mountain, with the terrain falling away into deep drainages like East Fork Lightning Creek and Keeler Creek.

Remote water features such as Moose Lake sit beneath Moose Mountain, while high-altitude landmarks like Twin Peaks and Bear Mountain dominate the central ridges. A complex network of drainage systems, including Rattle Creek, Halverson Creek, and Camp Creek, illustrates the intricate hydrology of the Cabinet Mountains region. The lack of established settlements highlights the primary use of this land for timber management and federal conservation during the late 20th century.