2020 Map of Richards Mountain

About this map

Kootenai National Forest lands dominate this part of Lincoln County, defined by the high elevations of Richards Mountain and Dunn Peak. The drainage patterns show a complex network of creeks including Wolf Creek in the south and the northern reaches of Dunn Creek, which flows past the deep ravine of Snag Gulch. This 2020 survey records the intricate system of Forest Service access, notably Natl Forest Develop Road 97 RD and Natl Forest Develop Road 4916 RD, which navigate the steep terrain between Mt Sterling and Hornet Ridge. Evidence of fire management and observation is visible at Sugarloaf Lookout, positioned near the eastern boundary. The map provides a detailed look at the land's topographical character, from the depths of Sterling Gulch to the high ridges that separate the various forks of Richards Creek and Backus Creek.