2024 Map of Caribou Creek

About this map

Kaniksu National Forest defines this portion of the Selkirk Mountains where the Boundary and Bonner county line divides a landscape dominated by alpine basins and drainage networks. The hydrological system is anchored by Upper Priest Lake in the southwest, connected to the Priest River via The Thorofare. High-elevation water bodies such as Mollies Lake, Caribou Lakes, and Lookout Lake are tucked between prominent peaks like Phoebe Tip and Lookout Mtn. The presence of Caribou Falls and several named creeks including Abandon Creek and Lion Creek highlights the complex watershed. Human access is primarily represented by backcountry routes like the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trl and the West Fork Mountain Trl, which navigate the steep divide of Bugle Ridge.