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1996 Map of Bumblebee Peak

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Bumblebee Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Bumblebee Peak stands as the central landmark in this high-elevation portion of the Coeur d'Alene National Forest during the late 1990s. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Little North Fork Coeur d'Alene River along the western boundary, fed by a dense network of tributaries including Leiberg Creek, Hemlock Creek, and Bumblebee Creek. The terrain is characterized by high ridges and saddles, such as Shell Ridge, Skull Saddle, and Stull Saddle, which served as critical navigation points for forest management and local travel.

Evidence of the area's geography is found in the varied peaks like Tepee Peak and Hemlock Mountain. The southern portion of the map features Bumblebee Meadow, a distinct break in the heavy timber. This 1996 survey reflects a period when the region was primarily utilized for its natural resources and watershed value, with access limited to primitive 4wd routes and established forest trails crossing the Kootenai and Shoshone County line.