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2011 Map of Richards Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Richards Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Richards Peak stands as the central landmark of this high-elevation terrain in Sanders County, defined by a complex drainage system and open meadows. The eastern boundary is shaped by the Thompson River, which winds south toward Hell Roaring Canyon and is paralleled by the Thompson River County Rd. These watercourses create a distinct network of creek valleys, including Meadow Creek and Fishtrap Creek, which have historically facilitated movement through this mountain landscape.

Industrial activity is evidenced by the Maxi Mine located in the northwestern highlands. Significant open spaces like Indian Prairie and Big Prairie provide breaks in the ridgelines of McCully Ridge, suggesting areas where grazing or settlement patterns may have concentrated. This 2011 survey illustrates the land's transition from the prominent heights of the peak down through Basin Draw into the lower river basin.