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2011 Map of McGee Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Minnick Mine and the Big Creek Mine sit among the high drainages of the Idaho panhandle, illustrating the persistent mining interest in the Bitterroot Mountains. This 2011 survey details a high-elevation landscape defined by significant peaks such as McGee Peak and Rivers Peak, where a complex network of waterways like the East Fork Big Creek and Middle Fork Big Creek converge. The presence of the Gold Chrome Mine near Deer Creek further emphasizes the mineral prospects of Shoshone County.

Remote backcountry access is provided by several Forest Service routes, including Big Creek Rd and Nat For Dev Rd 1222. Scattered throughout the high basins are numerous alpine water bodies such as Crystal Lake, Heart Lake, and Mary Lake. To the south, Ward Cabin stands near the base of Ward Peak, serving as a notable point of human activity in an area dominated by natural features like Craddock Peak and the headwaters of Quartz Creek.