2013 Map of Moose Mountain

About this map

Clearwater National Forest dominates this section of the Idaho backcountry, where the North Fork Clearwater River carves a deep path through Black Canyon. This 2013 survey illustrates a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and sharp ridgelines, including Pot Mtn Ridge and Deadwood Ridge. Human presence is concentrated primarily along the water and forest service routes, notably at the Hidden Creek Campground and along the winding Black Canyon Rd. The topography is punctuated by numerous family-named or descriptive summits such as Elizabeth Mtn, Moose Mtn, and the curiously named Elizabeths Finger. A network of drainage systems, including Independence Cr and Deadwood Cr, feeds the primary river valley, reflecting the complex hydrology of this mountainous region.