2024 Map of Moose Butte

About this map

The Nez Perce National Forest defines this high-elevation Idaho landscape, where the headwaters of the Red River system converge. This modern survey illustrates a complex network of drainage basins, primarily centered on the West Fork Red River, Middle Fork Red River, and South Fork Red River. These waterways carve through a terrain marked by prominent peaks such as Porters Mtn in the north and Moose Butte in the center. The map reveals the extensive Forest Service infrastructure required to manage this wilderness, showing numerous access routes like Nat For Dev Rd 1800 and Nat For Dev Rd 1803. Researchers can trace the hydrography from small tributaries like Sixtysix Creek and Moose-Meadow Creek down to the larger river forks, providing a detailed look at the geography of the southern Clearwater Mountains region.