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2013 Map of Pole Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Pole Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

St. Joe National Forest and Clearwater National Forest meet along a high mountain divide in this 2013 survey of the Idaho backcountry. The landscape is defined by its dramatic vertical relief, dominated by peaks like Pole Mtn, Surveyors Peak, and Otter Peak. The terrain is characterized by long, high ridges such as Surveyors Ridge and Avalanche Ridge, which separate a dense network of mountain streams including Timber Cr, Collins Cr, and Avalanche Cr.

Remote alpine water bodies, including Cliff Lake, Slide Lake, and Steve Lake, are located in the southwestern quadrant, illustrating the glacial topography of the region. The map also documents the administrative boundary between Shoshone County and Clearwater County, showing how political lines follow these natural features. Only a single improved route, Surveyors Ridge Rd, provides access across this high-elevation wilderness.