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2020 Map of Iron Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Nez Perce National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape, where the drainage systems of the W Fork American River and Big Elk Cr define the movement of water through Idaho County. The terrain is structured by prominent divides such as Radcliff Ridge and Ericson Ridge, with the peaks of Iron Mtn and Nugget Point serving as local landmarks. This area is characterized by a network of forest development roads, including the Iron Mountain Rd and O'Hara Point Rd, which trace the ridges and valley floors used by generations of outdoor travelers and forest workers.

Historical movement across this part of Idaho is marked by significant passings like Elk Summit and the O'Hara Saddle. The inclusion of Buffalo Gulch and The Narrows suggests a landscape of steep elevation changes and narrow passages typical of the region's wilderness character. From the quiet stretches of Table Meadows to the confluence of numerous streams like Beaver Cr and Little Elk Cr, the map preserves the exact naming and positioning of the remote backcountry at the start of the 2020s.