2014 Map of Piquett Mountain

About this map

Bitterroot National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape of the Sapphire Range, dominated by peaks like Wiles Peak and Piquett Mtn. The drainage patterns here are distinct, with numerous seasonal and perennial creeks such as Slate Cr and Angle Cr carving deep gulches into the terrain. For those interested in the area's hydrology, the presence of Shelf Lake, Slate Lake, and Piquett Lake in the northern reaches shows the glacial origins of these mountain basins. High ridges like Rombo Mtn and Quartzite Mtn define the watershed boundaries between Ravalli County and the surrounding forest lands. Transportation is sparse in this protected wilderness, primarily limited to corridors like Overwhich Rd which skirts the edges of Mill Gulch and Meadow Gulch. This 2014 survey documents the wilderness character of the Bitterroot before any significant contemporary shifts in forest management or road access.