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2017 Map of Cayuse Junction

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cayuse Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Clearwater National Forest dominates this mountain landscape, where historical pathways like the Lolo Trl cross high-elevation terrain. The map centers on the remote crossroads of Cayuse Junction and the nearby waters of Cayuse Lake. This area is defined by its complex drainage network, where numerous tributaries such as Cayuse Cr and Imnamatnoon Cr flow through deeply incised valleys toward the Lochsa River. At the southern edge of the sheet, the river passes Whitehouse Pond near the forest road system.

Prominent topographic landmarks serve as critical waypoints for navigators in this wilderness. High points along the Williams Range transition into distinctive gaps like Wacamyoos Likoolam Saddle and Cold Storage Saddle. The presence of the Lolo Trl suggests the enduring importance of traditional routes through the Bitterroot mountains, connecting the drainage of Silver Cr to the Wendover Ridge and beyond.