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2020 Map of Cataract Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Cataract Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Coeur d'Alene National Forest dominates this northern Idaho landscape, defined by high ridges and a dense network of mountain streams. The watershed centers on the Little North Fork Coeur d'Alene River, fed by numerous tributaries including Solitaire Cr and Independence Cr. The topography is marked by several prominent summits such as Cataract Peak, Colt Mtn, and Echo Peak, while named high points like Flora Miller Hill provide specific landmarks for local history and navigation.

Transportation through this high-elevation terrain is facilitated by a complex system of Forest Service roads and specialized trails, including the Cascade Connection Ohv and Lavoie Ohv. Geographic features like Solitaire Saddle, Independence Saddle, and Walker Saddle serve as natural transition points between the steep drainages. The naming conventions, from Stewart Creek Ridge to Crooked Ridge, reflect the foundational land surveys of the Idaho panhandle.