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2014 Map of Elephant Peak

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Elephant Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Cabinet Mountains topography dominates this 2014 survey along the boundary of Kaniksu National Forest and Kootenai National Forest. The landscape is defined by high alpine basins and glacial tarns, including Saint Paul Lake, Copper Lake, and Libby Lakes, which feed a complex drainage system of creeks such as E Fork Bull River and W Fork Rock Cr. High-elevation crossings like Milwaukee Pass and Saint Paul Pass suggest the historic movement through these heights, connecting drainage basins separated by the spine of the mountains.

Named peaks including Elephant Peak, Bald Eagle Peak, and Saint Paul Peak mark the crests of the range, while Rock Creek Meadows provides a distinct break in the steep terrain. The map also captures the Lincoln and Sanders county line as it traverses the summit of Rock Peak. This modern topographic study is a primary record for those researching the land use and natural landmarks within these protected federal forests.