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1996 Map of Pyramid Peak

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Pyramid Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Pyramid Peak and the high ridges of the Selkirk Crest dominate this portion of the Idaho panhandle during the mid-1990s. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, where prominent summits like Parker Peak, Fisher Peak, and Russell Mountain look down upon a network of high-elevation basins. These basins contain numerous alpine waters, including Big Fisher Lake, Parker Lake, and the clustered Ball Lakes, which feed a system of drainage creeks such as Trout Creek and Spanish Creek.

Administrative boundaries shape the land use here, with the majority of the territory falling within the Kaniksu National Forest. In the southern portion of the map, the Myrtle Creek State Game Preserve indicates a specialized conservation area. The topography is meticulously detailed, showing the steep ascent to Pyramid Pass and the long, sharp lines of Farnham Ridge and Russell Ridge, illustrating the challenging environment that has historically limited development to trails and seasonal forest routes.