2024 Map of Nez Perce Peak

About this map

Nez Perce Peak and Nez Perce Pass anchor this high-elevation wilderness landscape where the Idaho Montana state line follows the Bitterroot crest. This 2024 edition documents the intersection of several vast protected areas, including the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. The map reveals a complex network of traditional routes, most notably the Nez Perce Indian Trl, which traverses the northern heights alongside Divide North Trl. Water drains through deep canyons via Deep Creek, which is joined by tributaries like Cayuse Creek and MacGruder Creek. The terrain is characterized by sharp ridgelines and named gaps like Hells Half Acre Saddle and Vance Creek Saddle, while Blue Joint Meadows provides a distinct break in the steep topography of the Bitterroot National Forest.