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2020 Map of Ross Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Ross Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Ross Peak stands as the dominant summit in this high-altitude landscape situated along the boundary of Boise National Forest and Sawtooth National Forest. The map illustrates a complex drainage system where the headwaters of numerous creeks, such as Senator Creek and Trail Creek, carve deep into the Idaho backcountry. The terrain is defined by its verticality, with Gunsight Peak providing a second major landmark in a region punctuated by alpine features like Bass Lakes and Goat Lake.

Modern administrative divisions between Elmore and Camas Counties are visible, though the area remains largely undeveloped and focused on conservation and outdoor access. Transportation is limited to specialized routes like the Decker Connector and the Skeleton Red Horse Connector, reflecting the difficult accessibility of these mountain ranges. Localized names such as Fern Gulch and Camp Gulch suggest a history of seasonal activity and land use within the protected forest boundaries.