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2017 Map of Purgatory Saddle

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Seven Devils Mountains dominate this high-elevation terrain within the Payette National Forest, where the landscape is defined by steep ridges and glacial lakes. Named summits like Monument Peak, Pyramid Peak, and Smith Mtn overlook deep basins and gaps, such as Purgatory Saddle and Horse Pasture Basin. The water network is intricate, with drainage flowing through Black Lake Creek and the W Fork Rapid River.

Historically significant routes like Rankin Mill and Black Lake Rd provide the primary access into these alpine reaches. This 2017 survey shows a concentration of remote water bodies, including Black Lake, Crystal Lake, and Emerald Lake, which serve as primary landmarks for backcountry navigation. The map's detailed topography illustrates the transition from high peaks like Curren Mountain down toward the drainages of Deep Creek and the Granite Fork.