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2020 Map of Pinyon Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Pinyon Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Pinyon Peak stands as the central landmark within this portion of the Challis National Forest, where a network of seasonal routes and high-altitude water bodies defines the terrain. The presence of the Loon Creek Road (Winter Trail) (Snow) and the Pinyon Peak Loop Rd indicates a landscape primarily utilized for forest management and backcountry access. These trails and roads navigate around prominent relief features like Sheep Mtn Ridge and Feltham Creek Point.

Drainage systems are intricate, with Beaver-Trail Creek, Duffield Creek, and Bernard Creek carving through the mountains. Isolated alpine features such as Blue Lake and Kidney Lake provide specific points of interest for those tracing the hydrography of the region. The map also identifies local navigational landmarks like Horse Ladder and Packer Gulch, which reflect the historic usage of these slopes for transit and packing.