2013 Map of Bruin Hill

About this map

The Bitterroot Range forms a high-altitude spine across this 2013 survey, serving as the physical boundary between Idaho and Montana and the divide between the Clearwater National Forest and Lolo National Forest. This remote mountain landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, with peaks and ridges like Bruin Hill, Wapito Point, and Pollock Ridge rising above deep drainages. High mountain water sources are scattered throughout the terrain, including Siamese Lakes, Straight Lake, and Fish Lake. Evidence of early passage through the range is visible at Chilcoot Pass, a historical crossing point in the north. The drainage patterns of W Fork Fish Cr and Wapito Cr reveal the complex watershed of the Bitterroots, where the geography dictated the placement of state and forest boundaries.