2020 Map of Dairy Mountain

About this map

The Nez Perce National Forest dominates this Idaho County landscape, where the ridge and drainage patterns of the Clearwater Mountains are meticulously documented. Access into this high-elevation backcountry is provided by several primitive forest routes, including Natl Forest Develop Road 2025 Rd and the Grangeville-Salmon Rd. The map reveals a legacy of seasonal occupation and resource management, evidenced by the numerous named springs and points such as Fenn Cabin Spring, Big Foot Spring, and Peter Ready Spring. Significant elevation changes are marked by prominent peaks and ridges like Asbestos Peak, Dairy Mtn, and Free Use Ridge. The drainage network is complex, with Slate Creek and its tributaries such as Waterspout Cr and N-Fork Slate Cr carving deep valleys through the forest, while Willow Flat provides a rare break in the steep terrain near Buckshot Point.