2013 Map of Pinchot Butte

About this map

Pinchot Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this rugged portion of the St. Joe National Forest, where the border between Shoshone and Clearwater counties follows the high ridgelines. The landscape is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, including Floodwood Cr and its western fork, which eventually flow toward the southern portion of the map where they meet the Dworshak Reservoir. Human presence in this timber-rich environment is marked by specialized outposts such as Mix Cabin and Floodwood Camp, along with critical fire observation points like the Stocking Meadow Lookout and Freezeout Trail-Lookout. The topography transitions from steep summits like those in the Bitterroot Mountains to deep creek valleys, accessible primarily via forest routes such as the Freezeout Mtn Rd. This 2013 survey documents the modern state of remote forestry infrastructure and the upper reaches of the Clearwater River basin.