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2017 Map of Polaris Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Polaris Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Polaris Peak stands as a prominent lookout over the high country of the Coeur d'Alene National Forest and St. Joe National Forest. This terrain is defined by a dense network of mountain trails and forestry roads, including the St Joe Divide NRT and Ames Ridge NRT, which trace the sharp ridgelines of the St. Joe Mountains. The map reveals a landscape carved by numerous drainage systems such as Rosebud Gulch and McFarren Gulch, all feeding into the primary waters of Big Creek.

Bronson Meadows offers one of the few named clearings in this heavily timbered area. To the west, Kellogg Saddle and Silver Hill mark the high elevations above the gulches, while Elsie Lake sits tucked below Elsie Peak. This 2017 edition details the complex forest access routes, from the Cemetery Ridge OHV to the Polaris Lookout 4WD, reflecting the region's modern focus on recreation and resource management.