2011 Map of Faset Peak

About this map

Dixie Queen Mine stands as a focal point for historic activity in this high-altitude drainage of Kootenai County. The landscape is defined by a series of prominent summits, including Faset Peak, North Snow Peak, and Magee Peak, which overlook a complex network of waterways such as Spruce Creek and Independence Creek. Settlement is minimal in this wilderness, though Snowbird Meadows provides a rare named clearing among the steep ridges. Transportation through this backcountry relies on several established routes, notably the Pend Oreille Divide Rd and Spruce Divide Rd, which trace the high ground between watersheds. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of the Coeur d'Alene National Forest area, where numerous creeks like Surprise Creek and Declaration Creek carve through the terrain, illustrating the remote and industrial geography of Northern Idaho.