2020 Map of Helmer Mountain

About this map

The Granite Roosevelt Cedar Grove preserves a significant pocket of old-growth forest along the Upper Priest River, marking a landscape where the Colville National Forest and Kaniksu National Forest converge at the state line. This high-country region is defined by the Shedroof Divide, a prominent ridge line that separates drainage basins and links peaks such as Mankato Mtn and Helmer Mtn. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation changes, featuring geological landmarks like Packrat Gorge and several notable water drops including Granite Falls and Lasota Falls. Navigation through these remote reaches relies on forest development roads and specialized routes like the Nordman Metaline road and the Willow Creek Cutoff. Scattered high-altitude basins like Hughes Meadows and Boulder Meadows offer rare level ground amidst the steep slopes of Gold Peak and Little Grass Mountain.