2020 Map of McLendon Butte

About this map

Middle Fork Clearwater Wild and Scenic River carves a deep valley through the southeastern corner of this terrain, marking a dramatic hydrological boundary within the Clearwater National Forest. The landscape is defined by a series of prominent high points, including McLendon Butte, Smoky Peak, and Obia Point, which separate the complex drainage systems of Hungery Creek to the north from Fish Creek and Bimerick Creek further south. These steep slopes and high ridges remain largely inaccessible, preserved as wild land with only a few corridors for movement. Researchers can trace the limited path of Van Camp Rd and Van Camp Trl as they navigate the ridges, while the presence of Bimerick Meadows and Shoestring Falls suggests isolated pockets of unique ecological character amidst the high-elevation terrain.