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2020 Map of Meridian Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Meridian Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Meridian Peak stands as a central landmark in this high-elevation landscape where the Sawtooth National Forest and Challis National Forest meet. The terrain is defined by the steep drainage of the N Fork Big Lost River, which is fed by numerous named tributaries including Bowery Creek, Hunter Creek, and Bear Cr. To the south, the Boulder Mountains rise sharply, marking the boundary between Custer Co and Blaine Co.

The primitive N Fork Big Lost River Rd provides the primary access through the river valley, passing through Squib Canyon and past Miller Canyon. This 2020 survey reveals a wilderness characterized by dramatic vertical relief, from the low waters of N Fork Lake to the high crest of Hunter Creek Summit. The map serves as a contemporary guide to the complex system of canyons and peaks that define this section of the Idaho backcountry.