2020 Map of Little Goat Mountains

About this map

The Little Goat Mountains define the high divide between Shoshone and Clearwater counties, where the St. Joe National Forest meets the Clearwater National Forest. This 2020 survey records a landscape of steep timber and high ridgelines, punctuated by landmarks such as Blackdome Peak and Goat Mtn. To the south, the Little North Fork Clearwater River winds through the drainage, while the presence of the Stocking Meadows Airport near Stocking Meadows indicates the necessity of aerial access in this road-limited terrain. Researchers can trace historic access routes like Smith Ridge Rd and the Indian Dip Rd, which navigate the complex topography of Smith Ridge and various mountain passes including Finns Saddle and Morris Saddle. The map also captures several small alpine features, including Big Talk Lake and named points like Clugs Jumpoff and Cobblers Knob.