2011 Map of Elk Butte

About this map

Elk Butte Mountain Hemlock Area anchors this 2011 survey, a landscape defined by industrial logging history and high-country peaks in Clearwater County. The presence of numbered and named outposts like Diamond Match Camp, Camp Forty-Three, and Bark Camp reflects the region's historical timber operations, many of which are linked by the rugged path of the Burma Rd. These camps were essential hubs in the harvesting of Idaho's timber, often situated near vital water sources such as Breakfast Creek and Gold Creek. The topography rises sharply to Elk Butte and Green Mountain, while long features like Sourdough Ridge and Elmberry Ridge divide the numerous drainage basins. This modern topographic record preserves the locations of these remote stations and cabins, providing a clear view of the wilderness infrastructure used to manage and extract resources from these forests.