2014 Map of Elkhorn Peak

About this map

Elkhorn Peak and Rock Creek Butte anchor this high-elevation segment of the Elkhorn Mountains, where the landscape is defined by the steep divides of the Whitman National Forest. The map documents a complex water management system essential to the region's historical development, featuring several alpine reservoirs and man-made conduits such as Williams Ditch and Nelson Ditch. These features indicate the long-standing reliance on high-country snowmelt for lower-elevation agricultural or mining needs. Scattered throughout the basins are numerous small water bodies, including Willow Cr Lake, Goodrich Lake, and Twin Lakes. Large open areas like Eilertson Meadow contrast with the jagged Elkhorn Ridge, while the drainage network of Rock Cr, Pine Cr, and Marble Cr shows the natural flow patterns from these peaks toward the Baker Valley.