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2020 Map of Homer Youngs Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Homer Youngs Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Beaverhead National Forest and Salmon National Forest meet along the high-elevation boundary of Montana and Idaho in this mountain study. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds along the crest of the Bitterroot Range, connecting prominent summits like Homer Youngs Peak and Ajax Peak. The landscape is defined by its dramatic glacial cirques, which hold numerous alpine water bodies including Slag-a-melt Lakes, Rock Island Lakes, and Upper Miner Lakes.

Drainage systems such as Freeman Cr and Little Lake Cr cut deep through the surrounding terrain, while the naming of Hirschy Mtn and Sacajawea Peaks reflects both local ranching heritage and regional historical figures. High-altitude access is limited, primarily represented by the Freeman Creek Rd and various gulches like Golway Gulch, highlighting the area's primary use for wilderness recreation and forest management.