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2011 Map of Mallard Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mallard Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Surveyors Ridge Lookout stands as a sentinel over this high-altitude landscape in the Idaho backcountry, connected to the outside world only by the winding Surveyors Ridge Rd. This 2011 survey documents a complex network of glacial basins and alpine lakes, including Larkins Lake, Hero Lake, and Crag Lake, which feed the headwaters of numerous mountain streams. The terrain is defined by dramatic peaks such as Mallard Peak, Martin Peak, and Wasset Peak, illustrating the watershed divides between Sawtooth Creek and Isabella Creek.

The hydrography of the region is notably dense, with features like Mud Lake, Blue Lake, and the aptly named Gnat Lake tucked into the high cirques. The map detail preserves the exact locations of these remote water bodies and the ridges that separate them, such as Gnat Point and Isabella Point. This data provides a precise record of the Shoshone County wilderness before further modern alterations, serving as an essential reference for those studying the drainage patterns and geographical landmarks of the Idaho panhandle.