2017 Map of Buffalo Hump

About this map

Buffalo Hump dominates this high-altitude landscape within the Nez Perce National Forest, a region defined by dramatic vertical relief and numerous alpine lakes. The small settlement of Concord and the nearby Concord Hill suggest a history of human activity in this demanding terrain, connected to the outer world by the Buffalo Hump Rd. The map illustrates a dense concentration of glacial features, including Mirror Lake, Square Lake, and Crescent Lake, which feed the headwaters of various creeks like Whistling Pig Cr and Butcher Cr. Prominent ridges and peaks such as Mineral Hill, Oregon Butte, and Quartzite Ridge provide a detailed look at the geology of Idaho County. This area, largely untouched by major development, remains a focused study of the wilderness character and the isolated outposts like Calendar that once dotted the backcountry.