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2011 Map of Cathedral Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cathedral Peak stands as a prominent landmark in this section of Shoshone County, Idaho, where the high ridges of the Coeur d'Alene National Forest dictate the path of travel. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages feeding into the North Fork Coeur d'Alene River, including Independence Creek and Tepee Creek. These river corridors historically served as the primary routes through the mountains, a pattern reflected in the modern placement of Independence Creek Rd and Tepee Cr Rd.

Public access and recreation are anchored by sites such as Independence Campground and Senator Creek Campground, located near the confluence of major tributaries. The map highlights several notable summits beyond the namesake peak, such as Amethyst Peak, Windfall Peak, and Beaver Peak. Open areas like Big Meadows provide rare breaks in the timbered slopes, while geologic features like Steamboat Rocks overlook the deep valleys carved by Cataract Creek and Mercury Creek.