2020 Map of Blue Joint

About this map

Bitterroot National Forest and Salmon National Forest meet along the high divide of the Bitterroot Mountains, where the state boundary separates Idaho and Montana. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the prominent summit of Squaw Peak to the high-altitude basins containing Line Lake and Reynolds Lake. This survey illustrates a wilderness shaped by water and high ridges, where Storm Creek and Blue Joint Cr carve deep drainages through the landscape. Primitive access routes like the Square Top-West Horse trail and Divide S follow the natural contours of the mountain crests. The map captures the remote character of the borderlands, including specific watering points like Two Buck Spring and the open expanse of Storm Creek Flat, providing a detailed view of the natural features that have guided travelers through these forests for generations.