2024 Map of Coolwater Mountain

About this map

The Middle Fork Clearwater Wild and Scenic River and the Lochsa River converge in this high-elevation Idaho landscape, where protected forest lands meet designated wilderness. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes along Split Creek Ridge and the Knife Edge Ridge, rising toward the summit of Coolwater Mtn. This modern survey details the protected boundaries where the Clearwater National Forest and Nez Perce National Forest abut the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Access through this backcountry is primarily marked by Coolwater Rd, which follows the spine of Coolwater Ridge. High-altitude water bodies including Coolwater Lake, Fire Lake, and Andys Lakes are tucked into the drainages of Coolwater Creek and Fire Creek, illustrating the complex hydrology of the Bitterroot Mountains watershed.