2023 Map of Buffalo Hump

About this map

Concord serves as a lone central point of settlement in this high-altitude landscape dominated by the peaks of the Clearwater Mountains. The prominence of Buffalo Hump and Mineral Hill defines the central topography, surrounded by a high density of alpine lakes such as Mirror Lake, Crescent Lake, and the remote Shining Lake. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages like Calendar Canyon and Whistling Pig Canyon, reflecting a wilderness character preserved within the Gospel-Hump Wilderness and the Nez Perce National Forest. The map details a complex network of ridges, including Quartzite Ridge and Arlington Ridge, which separate the various forks of Sheep Creek and Bull Creek. This 2023 survey documents the enduring physical landmarks of Idaho County, from the high flats of Tepee Flats to the sharp descent of Drumlummen Ridge.