1991 Map of Piquett Mountain

About this map

Bitterroot National Forest encompasses this high-elevation terrain in Ravalli County, characterized by a complex network of drainages and glacial lakes. Centered on the massif of Piquett Mountain, the landscape is defined by steep ridges and peaks including Jew Mountain and Quartzite Mountain. Small bodies of water such as Shelf Lake, Piquett Lake, and Slate Lake are situated in the upper basins, feeding a dense system of seasonal and perennial streams like Little Boulder Creek and Overwhich Creek. Evidence of resource exploration is visible through labeled prospects and a single prospect located on the slopes of Jew Mountain. The map detail traces the primitive road and trail network that provided access to these high gulches, including Meadow Gulch and Mill Gulch, reflecting the management and recreational use of this forest area in the early 1990s.