2011 Map of Mount Pend Oreille

About this map

Mount Pend Oreille dominates this high-elevation corner of Bonner County, where the Cabinet Mountains create a complex network of drainages and peaks. The map reveals a landscape defined by its alpine hydrology and isolation, featuring the headwaters of Rapid Lightning Creek, Lightning Creek, and Trapper Creek. These waterways originate from high basins, including the waters of Lake Darling and Gem Lake near the southern edge. The presence of the Dougherty Mine and Smith Cabin indicates a history of resource extraction and seasonal habitation tucked away in the steep terrain. Access to this region in the early 21st century relied on a network of Forest Service roads such as Grouse Creek Rd, Van Dyke Rd, and Stove Rd, which follow the narrow valley floors between heights like Strawberry Mountain and Purdy Mountain.