2011 Map of Caribou Creek

About this map

Upper Priest Lake Scenic Area and the northeastern shores of Upper Priest Lake anchor this 2011 survey of Bonner County's high country. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage systems, where Caribou Creek and Bugle Creek descend from high ridges toward the valley floor. Notable landmarks such as Phoebe Tip, Caribou Hill, and Lookout Mountain provide significant vertical relief, while smaller water bodies like Mollies Lake and the Caribou Lakes are tucked into the higher elevations. The presence of Caribou Falls and a Waterfall along the creek suggests the steep gradients of the local terrain. Access is limited to a network of forest roads including Bugle Creek Rd and East Shore Rd, reflecting the remote and managed character of this protected forest and parkland near Priest Lake State Park.