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2013 Map of Lindstrom Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Saint Maries River carves a deep valley through this portion of the St. Joe National Forest, serving as the primary geographic corridor for small settlements like Lotus, Cardwell, and Rover. The landscape is defined by significant elevations, most notably at Lindstrom Peak and Peterson Point, where timber management and rugged topography dictate the sparse road network. These routes, including Ryan Loop and Johns Creek Rd, primarily service the timber interests and small residential pockets that dot the riverbanks.

Evidence of early 21st-century rural life in Benewah County is found in the distribution of named locations like Hollywood and the Saint Maries River Access. The map details a network of vital tributaries, such as Santa Cr, Choulson Cr, and Peterson Cr, which feed the main river system. This area remains a place where the forest boundary and the river economy intersect, with forest service roads providing the only access to the higher ridges and deep drainages of the Idaho panhandle.