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2024 Map of Bernard Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Bernard Mtn stands as a prominent landmark in this high-elevation corner of the Boise National Forest, where the topography is defined by the steep drainages of the Deadwood River and its numerous tributaries. The landscape is a network of ridges and meadows, including Crane Meadow and the expansive Wet Meadows near the eastern boundary. This area represents a transition into protected wilderness, with a portion of the map covering the Frank-Church-River of No Return Wilderness.

Transportation through this difficult terrain is limited to primitive forest roads and historical trails. Routes like the Stanley-Warm Lake road and the Scott Mtn-Deadwood track provide the primary access points for researchers and hikers. Geologic and geographic features such as Fin Rock and Pilgrim Mtn overlook a series of creeks, including Porter Creek and Bernard Creek, that have likely served as orientation points for decades of forest management and backcountry exploration.