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2024 Map of Polaris Peak

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Polaris Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Polaris Peak stands as the central landmark in this high-altitude landscape where the Coeur d'Alene National Forest meets the St Joe National Forest. The map detail reveals an intricate network of waterways and ridges, including the headwaters of Big Creek and its many tributaries like Elf Creek and Ink Creek. Evidence of early and modern forest management is visible through the system of national forest development roads and specialized routes such as the Polaris Lookout 4wd Trl.

Historical recreation and access are highlighted by the St Joe Divide National Recreation Trl, which follows the high ridges separating major drainages. For those tracing the geography of Shoshone County, the presence of Bronson Meadows and Elsie Lake provide specific points of reference within the St Joe Mountains. The topography is marked by named summits like Elsie Peak and Silver Hill, while the Cemetery Ridge Rd suggests early transit routes along the southern boundary.