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2024 Map of Elkhorn Peak

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Elkhorn Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Elkhorn Peak and the high summits of the Elkhorn Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Whitman National Forest. The map documents a complex network of alpine water management and recreational access, featuring numerous named water bodies like Willow Cr Lake, Rock Cr Lake, and Goodrich Lake. These basins are linked by a system of man-made waterways including Williams Ditch and Nelson Ditch, illustrating the historic diversion of snowmelt for lower-elevation agricultural or mining use.

Legacy trails and forest roads provide access to specific topographical landmarks such as Rock Creek Butte and Hunt Mtn. The inclusion of the Elkhorn Crest Trl and various snowmobile paths like the Auburn Loop Snowmobile Trl highlights the area's modern identity as a core recreational zone. Features like Ellertson Meadow and Cougar Basin indicate the localized terminology used by early land managers and settlers to navigate this steep alpine environment.