2011 Map of Nez Perce Peak

About this map

Nez Perce Peak and the high saddles of the Bitterroot range define this high-altitude landscape along the Montana-Idaho border. The 2011 survey documents a topography carved by a dense network of drainages, including Deep Creek, Vance Creek, and Hells Half Acre Creek. These waterways originate from prominent high points such as Devils Point and Roundtop Mountain, flowing through named features like Slow Gulch and Blue Joint Meadows. Access through this area is historically linked to Nez Perce Pass, a critical geographic waypoint for travel across the divide. The map details the transition between steep slopes like Steep Hill and the softer creek bottoms, providing a clear view of the wilderness character and the natural corridors used for navigation long before modern infrastructure.