2011 Map of Brown Creek Ridge

About this map

Brown Creek Ridge dominates this Idaho landscape, where a complex network of drainage systems defines the topography. In this 2011 survey, the convergence of high-country waters like Lolo Creek and Musselshell Creek illustrates the intricate watershed geography of Idaho County. Human presence is largely defined by forestry and recreational access, as seen with the Lolo Creek Campground and a series of technical access ways including Natl Forest Develop Road 5111. The map reveals the interplay between the steep terrain of Deer Gulch and the winding paths of smaller tributaries such as Pete and Charlie Creek and Blonde Creek. This modern survey records the persistent primitive road networks, like Lacy Meadows Rd and Mud Creek Rd, which provide essential passage through the heavy timber and high ridges.