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2014 Map of Helmer Mountain

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Helmer Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Helmer Mtn and the surrounding high country of the Kaniksu National Forest dominate this landscape along the Idaho-Washington border. This mountainous region in Bonner County is defined by a dense network of water systems, including the headwaters of N Fork Granite Cr and N Fork Willow Cr. The map reveals a land shaped by dramatic elevation changes, notably at Packrat Gorge and the vertical drops of Lasota Falls and Granite Falls.

Transit through the peaks is dictated by natural gaps such as Gold and Granite Pass and Granite Pass, while the presence of Muskegon Lake and Playa Lake provide rare level water features in the high terrain. Large alpine openings like Hughes Meadows and Boulder Meadows offer a counterpoint to the timbered slopes, illustrating the varied topography that supports both wilderness and national forest development.