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2020 Map of Elk Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Elk Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Elk Butte stands as the prominent landmark of this high-elevation terrain in Clearwater County, part of a complex landscape defined by steep drainages and timbered ridges. The 2020 map documents a network of forest access routes including the aptly named Burma Rd, Elk Butte Rd, and Aquarius Rd, which wind through the township and range divisions of T40N and T41N. This area serves as a significant catchment for the North Fork Clearwater River basin, with numerous named waterways such as Breakfast Cr, Isabella Cr, and Bark Camp Cr carving deep into the mountainside.

Prominent summits like Green Mtn and Gold Butte rise above the drainage systems of Middle Fork Robinson Cr and S Fork Robinson Cr. The topographical detail captures the isolation of Sourdough Ridge and Emberry Ridge, providing a clear look at the backcountry geography before any modern development. This sheet is essential for understanding the hydrological patterns of Partridge Cr and the surrounding wilderness.