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2017 Map of Dick Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Dick Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lolo National Forest, Bitterroot National Forest, and Clearwater National Forest converge in this high-elevation landscape along the Bitterroot Divide. The boundary between Montana and Idaho follows the winding ridge line, passing through notable points like Rocky Point. This map documents a remote alpine environment where drainage networks like Dick Creek and the Brushy Fork originate from steep slopes and high-altitude basins.

The presence of numerous alpine lakes, including Skookum Lake, Duffy Lake, and Mills Lake, suggests a glaciated terrain characterized by cirques and basins. The limited human infrastructure is confined to few routes like Elk Meadows Rd and the S Fk Lolo Cr Tr Rd, which provide access to the settlement at Elk Meadows and the surrounding wilderness. Prominent landmarks such as Lantern Ridge and the Pyramid Buttes define the skyline of this tri-forest intersection.