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2017 Map of Holly Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Holly Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Lochsa River winds through the southern reaches of this landscape, marking a significant hydrologic corridor within the Clearwater National Forest. The terrain is characterized by high-elevation points such as Indian Grave Peak and Castle Butte, which served as critical lookout and navigation landmarks. These peaks overlook a dense network of drainages including Holly Creek and Weitas Cr, illustrating the complex watershed of the Bitterroot wilderness.

Evidence of early travel and forest management is preserved in the path of the Lolo Trl and the presence of the Eagle Mountain Pack Bridge. These features, along with the secluded Bald Mountain Lake near Bald Mtn, highlight the era's reliance on established pack trails and remote forest infrastructure for access and surveying. The map provides a precise view of the topography before modern developments, showing the integration of Forest Service routes like Lost Park Rd 5601 into the wilderness landscape.