2013 Map of Ranger Peak

About this map

Clearwater National Forest and Bitterroot National Forest converge at the jagged boundary between Idaho and Montana, marked by high-elevation peaks and remote mountain hydrology. The Idaho-Montana state line follows the divide near Old Stormy, while the interior of the quadrangle is defined by the steep watersheds of Brushy Fork and Storm Cr. Strategic vantage points such as the Beaver Ridge Lookout emphasize the area's importance for forest management and fire observation. The landscape is dotted with high alpine basins containing Rudd-Moore Lakes, Siah Lake, and Ranger Lake below the summit of Ranger Peak. This area remains largely defined by its primitive access, with Elk Meadows Rd and Nat For Dev Rd 5669 providing the primary transit through the complex terrain of Beaver Ridge.