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2011 Map of Buzzard Roost

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Buzzard Roost
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Little North Fork Clearwater River winds through the heart of this Shoshone County wilderness, creating a deeply incised drainage system characterized by numerous side creeks such as Honey Creek and Salmon Creek. The geography is defined by isolated outposts and dramatic topographical features, where early 21st-century surveys recorded remote structures like Chicadee Cabin and Trappers Cabin. These sites represent the enduring legacy of forestry and hunting in northern Idaho's high country.

Prominent landmarks such as Buzzard Roost, Devils Pulpit, and Joker Peak provide significant orientation points across the ridgelines. The road network is sparse, primarily consisting of specialized routes like Getaway Point Rd and Indian Dip Rd, which terminate at high overlooks such as Getaway Point. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact locations of many named natural features, including Devils Lake and Mulligan Hump, offering a detailed look at the drainage patterns before modern reforestation or land-use changes.