2013 Map of Farnham Peak

About this map

The Kootenai River snakes through the eastern valley of this Idaho panhandle landscape, creating a stark contrast between the flat river bottoms and the steep rising peaks of the Kanisku National Forest. Dominating the western terrain are high points such as Farnham Peak, Queen Mtn, and Burton Peak, which form a continuous wall of elevation including Farnham Ridge and Russell Ridge. This topography creates a distinct separation between the wild, mountainous backcountry and the developed valley floor. In the lowland areas, a network of local routes like Trout Creek Rd, Loop Rd, and Dike Rd provides access to the riverbanks and the edge of the Purcell Mountains. The map illustrates the 21st-century management of these public lands, where numerous tributaries like Trout Cr and Burton Cr drain the high ridges into the Kootenai basin.