1991 Map of Gardiner Peak

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Middle Fork Clearwater River and the Selway River converge in this remote wilderness corridor, carving through the high country of the Nez Perce National Forest and the Bitterroot National Forest. The landscape is defined by its protected status, falling within the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness where human infrastructure is limited to isolated outposts and riverside clearings. Small aviation-dependent settlements and administrative points like the Shearer Guard Station, North Star Ranch, and Running Creek Ranch dot the riverbanks, often accompanied by a primitive Landing Strip for access. Significant elevations like Gardiner Peak and Elevator Mtn overlook a complex network of drainages, including Gardiner Creek and Running Creek. The area maintains its primitive character, with the Wild and Scenic River Boundary safeguarding the river's path through points such as Waldo Bar.