2013 Map of Merry Creek

About this map

Middle Fork Saint Maries River and its numerous tributaries define this mountain landscape within the St Joe National Forest. The settlement of Clarkia is situated near the Merry Creek Access Area, providing a point of entry into the timbered drainage basins of Merry Creek and Bussell Creek. The map documents a complex system of forestry and access roads, including the Round Top Freezeout Rd and Cranberry Creek Rd, which navigate the steep elevations between Swan Peak and Davies Pass. One of the most intriguing features is The Incline in the northern sections of the forest, likely representing a legacy of early timber transport or mining operations. This survey illustrates the 21st-century management of the Idaho panhandle, showing how industrial and recreational access routes like NFD Road 321 have integrated with the natural drainages of Ashenfelter Creek and Corbett Creek.