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2020 Map of Langer Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Challis National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Custer County, dominated by the prominent crest of Langer Peak. The terrain is characterized by a dense concentration of subalpine water bodies, including the centrally located Dutch Lake, Elk Lake, and the clustered Vanity Lakes near the northern boundary. Transportation through this backcountry relies on a network of seasonal forest routes, such as the Beaver Creek Rd and the Loon Creek Road (Winter Trail), which follows the course of Beaver Creek.

A notable geographic corridor is formed by the Seafoam Rd crossing Vanity Summit, providing access between the watersheds of Vanity Creek and Beaver Creek. The drainage patterns are intricate, with headwaters such as Valley Creek and Knapp Creek carving through the slopes. This 2020 edition detail provides researchers with the specific alignment of primitive roads and trails, such as the Knapp Creek Cutoff, essential for navigating the complex topography of the Salmon River Mountains.