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1994 Map of Bruin Hill

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Bruin Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

The Montana Idaho border cuts through this high-altitude landscape where the Clearwater National Forest and Lolo National Forest converge. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges, including Swamp Ridge, Pollock Ridge, and Hanson Ridge, which dictate the flow of numerous drainages like Japanese Creek and Pollock Creek. High-mountain water bodies such as Siamese Lakes, Straight Lake, and Fish Lake are centered in the northern half of the quadrangle.

Bruin Hill serves as a central landmark in the southern reaches, overlooking the Bruin Creek and Moose Creek watersheds. The map reflects a period of forest management within the Ninemile North Fork Ranger District, showing the intricate network of trails and unimproved roads that served this backcountry region in the late 20th century. The presence of Wapito Point and the basin at Foley Basin highlights the complex topography that historically challenged surveyors and travelers crossing between these two states.