2011 Map of North Baldy

About this map

North Baldy Lookout Tower sits atop the high ground of the Selkirk Mountains, providing a clear vantage point over a complex network of high-altitude drainages. This 2011 survey by the U. S. Geological Survey details a landscape defined by sharp peaks and steep-cut creek beds, where Hungry Mountain and Fourth of July Peak separate the headwaters of the Middle Branch Le Clerc Creek from the Upper West Branch Priest River. The transport network is limited to rugged forestry access routes like E Fork Le Clerc Creek Rd and Squaw Valley Rd, which follow the natural contours of the drainages. Significant water features such as Sylvis Creek and Wanless Creek feed into the larger system of Middle Creek, illustrating the intricate hydrology of this mountain environment. This map is an essential reference for understanding the modern topographic state of these northern Washington summits and the specific placement of established lookouts and springs like Grouse Springs.