2017 Map of Black Peak

About this map

Kaniksu National Forest, Coeur D'Alene National Forest, and Lolo National Forest converge along the high ridges of the Bitterroot Range, where the State Line separates Shoshone County, Idaho, from Sanders County, Montana. This high-elevation terrain is defined by prominent summits including Black Peak, Sex Peak, and Haystack Mtn. The drainage system is heavily influenced by these peaks, with headwaters such as White Pine Cr and Big Beaver Cr carving deep gulches through the protected timberlands. Access to these remote reaches is limited to rugged corridors like Whitepine Creek Rd and various Forest Development roads. The survey captures the intricate boundary system where federal forest lands and state borders intersect at significant landmarks like Jew Peak and Emma Peak, providing an essential view of the geographic divide between the Idaho Panhandle and Western Montana.