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2017 Map of Moose Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Moose Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Moose Mountain dominates the central landscape of this wilderness area within the Clearwater National Forest in northern Idaho. The North Fork Clearwater River cuts through the northern section of the map, carving the deep Black Canyon and receiving numerous tributaries including Hidden Cr and Fix Cr. High-elevation landmarks define the surrounding terrain, notably the sharp profile of Elizabeth Mtn and the uniquely named Elizabeths Finger to the west.

Logistics across this steep country are primarily managed via the Black Canyon Rd and Independence Rd, which follow the difficult contours of the ridges and riverbanks. The map illustrates a complex network of named drainages and peaks, from Birch Ridge in the northeast to the Moose Mountains and Moose Creek Buttes in the south, reflecting the intricate geography of the Clearwater basin as it was documented in the early twenty-first century.