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2020 Map of Mount Jerusalem

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Mount Jerusalem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Bitterroot National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Montana and Idaho, centered on the prominent summit of Mt Jerusalem. The terrain is defined by a series of alpine water bodies, including Jerusalem Lake and Esplin Lake, which feed the drainages of Watchtower Cr and Little W Fork. To the north, the boundary between Ravalli County, Montana, and Idaho County, Idaho, follows the ridge lines through Bare Peak.

Mapping of this area reflects a wilderness defined by its water resources and trails rather than permanent settlements. Numerous small lakes such as Lake Crystal, Lake Turbid, and Mudhole Lake are scattered across the high basins. The historic Nez Perce Rd skirts the southern edge of the quadrangle, providing one of the few points of modern access to this primitive backcountry. The intricate network of creeks like Soda Springs Cr and Sentimental Cr highlights the complex hydrology of the Bitterroot Range during the early 21st century.