2017 Map of Mount Baldy

About this map

Sylvanite sits along the Yaak River in this portion of the Kotenai National Forest, where steep timbered slopes define the western edge of the Purcell Mountains. The landscape is dominated by high peaks including Mt Baldy, Thunder Mtn, and Red Top Mountain. A complex network of Forest Service roads, such as Natl Forest Develop Road 591 Rd, provides access to these high elevations and remote drainages. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Hellroaring Cr, Spread Cr, and Meadow Cr carving deep valleys through the terrain. Evidence of winter recreation is found in the northern reaches, where the Spread Creek Snowmobile (Snow) and Beetle Creek Snowmobile (Snow) routes follow the high ridges, illustrating how the mountain geography dictates seasonal land use in this corner of Lincoln County.