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2017 Map of Roman Nose

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Roman Nose
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Roman Nose and the high ridges of the Kaniksu National Forest dominate this part of Boundary County, where alpine basins and glacial tarns define the drainage patterns. The landscape is characterized by prominent summits like Bottleneck Peak and Cooks Peak, which separate the various creek systems including Jim Creek and Myrtle Creek. This map reveals a terrain of high-elevation passes such as Caribou Pass and Ruby Pass, providing a detailed view of the remote access points used for forestry and recreation.

Water features are abundant in these granite-carved pockets, from the clustered Roman Nose Lakes to the isolated Corner Lake and Brooks Lake. The presence of several named ridges, including Snow Ridge and Caribou Ridge, suggests a complex network of geological divides that influence the flow of the Pack River and its many tributaries. The area is intersected by forest routes like Snow Creek Road and Ruby Creek Road, which provide the primary means of navigating this steep mountain environment.