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2020 Map of Cook Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Clearwater National Forest dominates this Idaho landscape, where the terrain is defined by high ridges and a complex system of drainage creeks. The topography centers on Cook Mtn and Buck Ridge, providing a look at the wilderness character of Idaho County before it crosses the border into Clearwater County near the southern edge of the sheet. The drainage pattern is particularly intricate, with Fourth of July Creek and Crater Creek carving deep valleys through the timbered highlands.

Evidence of the high-country environment is seen at Crater Meadows and along the prominent Johnagan Ridge. This 2020 survey documents the modern state of these protected lands, tracing several watercourses including Weitas Creek and Smith Creek. The map is a valuable resource for understanding the hydrography of the northern Clearwater mountains, showing how small tributaries like Johnny Creek and Fox Creek feed into the larger regional watershed.