2017 Map of Ranger Peak

About this map

Clearwater National Forest and Bitterroot National Forest converge at the high-altitude boundary between Idaho and Montana, marked by the prominent height of Ranger Peak. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage basins of the Brushy Fork and Storm Cr, where numerous alpine lakes such as Rudd-Moore Lakes, Siah Lake, and Spruce Creek Lakes lie within glacial cirques. The Elk Meadows Rd provides limited access through the northern reaches, while Beaver Ridge and Beaver Meadows suggest the traditional character of the high-country divide. This survey documents the complex topography of the Bitterroot Mountains, featuring landmarks like Old Stormy and Ranger Lake that define the intersection of Idaho County and Ravalli County.