2011 Map of Cleveland Mountain

About this map

Cleveland Mountain and the high ridges of the Bitterroot Divide define this landscape in the Sapphire Mountains east of the Bitterroot Valley. The area is characterized by a dense network of drainages including Welcome Creek, Threemile Creek, and Cinnamon Bear Creek, which carve deep gulches into the terrain. Historical resource extraction and land management are evident through the presence of the Cleveland Mine and the Welcome Sawmill Saddle, indicating a legacy of prospecting and timber work in these high-elevation forests. Transportation is largely limited to Forest Service corridors like FS RD 428 and Trout Haven RD, reflecting the remote and managed nature of the land. Recreational access points, such as the Harrys Flat Campground along Rock Creek, show the area's transition into a modern wilderness and recreation destination while maintaining its traditional nomenclature rooted in local lore and geography.