2017 Map of Rhodes Peak

About this map

Rhodes Peak dominates the center of this high-elevation landscape along the border of Mineral and Clearwater Counties. The Continental Divide serves as a natural boundary between the Lolo National Forest in Montana and the Clearwater National Forest in Idaho. This segment of the Bitterroot Mountains is defined by sharp peaks and high-alpine basins, where water features such as Smokey Lake, Leo Lake, and Goat Lake gather in the shadows of summits like Shale Mtn and Williams Peak. The intricate drainage systems of the Middle Fork Kelly Creek and Cayuse Creek illustrate the source waters for the larger regional watersheds. The naming of landmarks like Kellys Sister and Kellys Finger suggests the early influence of trappers or surveyors who moved through these summits long before the establishment of modern forest boundaries.