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2013 Map of North Pole

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of North Pole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

North Pole serves as a central reference point in this high-elevation Idaho landscape, where the Nez Perce National Forest encompasses a network of alpine lakes and dramatic ridgelines. The geography is defined by prominent features such as Williams Creek Ridge and Bear Grass Ridge, which frame the deep incisions of Calendar Canyon and various creek drainages. This 2013 survey illustrates a wilderness area managed for both natural preservation and recreation, as evidenced by the Wildhorse Lake Campground situated near the headwaters of Wildhorse Creek.

Water is a dominant element across the terrain, from the isolated Lost Lake and Twentymile Lake in the northwest to the Wiseboy Lakes and Crystal Lake further south. Forest Service infrastructure is visible through designated routes like Sourdough Rd and Nat For Dev Rd 2331, which provide limited access to this backcountry. The map provides a detailed view of the complex drainages of Tenmile Creek and Williams Creek, essential for understanding the hydrological and topographic character of this portion of Idaho County.