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2013 Map of Larch Butte

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Larch Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Clearwater National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in north-central Idaho, where a complex network of forest service roads and ridges dictates the movement through the terrain. The map area is punctuated by prominent landmarks such as Larch Butte and Gobblers Knob, serving as primary navigational points within the dense drainage systems of Orogrande Creek and Cottonwood Creek. The presence of established sites like Three Bear Camp and the winding French Mountain Rd illustrates the area's continued use for timber management and recreational access.

A network of named ridges, including Tamarack Ridge and Hemlock Ridge, separates the many creek basins that feed into the larger regional watersheds. Local place names like Sevenmile Point and Sylvan Saddle suggest a history of early mountaineering and forest patrol routes. This 2013 survey provides a detailed look at the infrastructure of the national forest, documenting the specific intersections of primary roads like Three Bear Rd with smaller, unnamed access tracks.