2014 Map of Monida

About this map

Monida Pass serves as a critical geographic gateway on this 2014 survey, marking where the interstate and local routes cross the Continental Divide. The small settlement of Monida sits at this high-elevation transit point, positioned between the mountain peaks and the southern edge of the Centennial Valley. This area is defined by its complex hydrologic split, where waters drain north toward the Lima Reservoir or south through the headwaters of the Targhee National Forest. The landscape is etched with steep drainages and named summits like Pinetop Hill, while several ranch roads, including Grover Ranch Rd and McDowell Rd, provide access to the high-country terrain. Local history is tied to the movement of people and livestock through the pass, reflected in the network of creeks such as Beaver Cr and Modoc Cr that cut through Tenpin Gulch and the surrounding slopes.