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2020 Map of Brown Creek Ridge

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Brown Creek Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Brown Creek Ridge dominates this drainage basin within the Clearwater National Forest, where a complex network of creeks defines the Idaho landscape. The map reveals a region heavily shaped by water and elevation, notably at Musselshell Meadows and along the winding course of Lolo Creek. Local transit is guided by the rugged topography, utilizing corridors such as Lacy Meadows Rd and the aptly named School House Rd, which hints at the area's rural infrastructure.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named water features like Pete and Charlie Cr and Jim Brown Cr, providing clues to early homesteaders or miners in the territory. This 2020 survey maintains the precise township and range grid (T35N R5E), documenting the intersection of Clearwater and Idaho counties. The presence of Deer Gulch and Mosquito Cr further illustrates the specific character of this backcountry terrain.