2024 Map of Hemlock Butte

About this map

Clearwater National Forest dominates this landscape along the boundary of Clearwater and Idaho counties, where a complex network of ridges and watercourses defines the interior of the Clearwater basin. Notable elevations such as Hemlock Butte and the southern Austin Ridge serve as primary landmarks for navigating the high ground, while Lost Hat Saddle provides a natural pass through the central terrain. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Orofino Creek and Lolo Creek acting as the primary arteries for a multitude of smaller tributaries including Gezel Creek, Rescue Creek, and Musselshell Creek. Evidence of forestry management and mountain access is visible through the system of Forest Service roads, including French Mountain Rd and Nat For Dev Rd 1845, which link the high ridges and provide access to the deep gulches like Armstrong Gulch and Clearwater Gulch.