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1998 Map of Overwhich Falls

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Overwhich Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Bitterroot National Forest straddles the high mountain divide between Montana and Idaho, characterized by a complex drainage network that feeds the North Fork Salmon River. This 1998 revision reveals a landscape defined by significant elevation changes, where named landmarks like Falls Point and Hughes Point overlook deep canyons and tributary headwaters. The map identifies several high-altitude water bodies, including Capri Lake and Pass Lake, which transition into steep drainages such as Drop Creek and Capri Creek.

Hydrographic features are central to the geography here, most notably the namesake Overwhich Falls located along Overwhich Creek. The boundary between Ravalli and Lemhi Counties follows the high ridges, separating the Montana waters from the Idaho wilderness. Researchers will find a detailed system of national forest trails and ranger district lines that intersect near Frog Pond Lake and Shields Creek, mapping the access routes through this isolated portion of the Northern Rockies.