2020 Map of Burnt Strip Mountain

About this map

Bitterroot National Forest encompasses this high-elevation terrain in Idaho County, Idaho, where the landscape is defined by the steep drainage basins of the Middle Fork Clearwater Wild and Scenic River. Tracing the southwestern corner of the map, the historic Nez Perce Indian Trail follows a path through Steep Gulch, providing a glimpse into the ancient travel routes that predate modern federal management. The geography is dominated by a series of prominent divides, including Indian Ridge and Burnt Strip Ridge, which separate the myriad tributaries flowing toward the river. Named landmarks like Burnt Strip Mtn and Green Mtn rise above deep canyons carved by White Cap Creek, Jack Cr, and Schofield Cr. This modern survey records the enduring wilderness character of the region, emphasizing the complex network of ridges and gulches such as Saddle Gulch and Bad Luck Ridge that have long challenged travel through the Idaho interior.