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2017 Map of Cedar Ridge

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cedar Ridge
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 and Nez Perce National Forest meet in this high-altitude wilderness, defined by the rugged interface of two massive protected lands. The landscape is oriented around the Elk Summit settlement, a focal point for the mountain access routes of Hoodoo Lake Rd and Elk Summit Rd. The drainage network is complex, with the E Fork Moose Cr carving through the southern section while numerous alpine water bodies like Hoodoo Lake and Porphyry Lake dot the higher elevations.

Prominent landmarks such as Hoodoo Mtn, Gateway Peak, and the Goat Heaven Peaks provide significant topographic relief, illustrating the dramatic verticality of the Idaho backcountry. The area is marked by distinctive named meadows and ridges, including Horse Heaven Meadows and Friday Ridge, which suggest a history of seasonal grazing or high-country exploration. This survey serves as a precise record of the trails, remote peaks, and water sources that define this road-limited interior of Idaho County.