2024 Map of Iris Point

About this map

Iris and Clinton sit at the northern edge of this high-country landscape where the Clark Fork river meets the canyon mouth of Rock Creek. The terrain is defined by the steep elevation gains of the Sapphire Mountains, stretching from the river valley floor up to prominent summits like Iris Point and Babcock Mountain. Significant portions of the land are managed under the Lolo National Forest and the protected Welcome Creek Wilderness, preserving a network of drainage gulches and ridges. Cultural and transport history is visible in the alignment of US Hwy 10 and the Rock Creek Airport near the confluence. A series of forest trails, including the Solomon Ridge Trl and Sawmill Ridge Trl, navigate the complex topography of the Solomon Ridge and southern peaks, illustrating the area's transition from a developed river corridor to a remote wilderness interior.