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2017 Map of Running Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Nez Perce National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape in central Idaho, characterized by a series of prominent peaks and high-mountain basins. Centered around Running Lake and Bilk Lake, the terrain is marked by dramatic elevation changes between summits like Bilk Mtn and Elk Mtn. The hydrology of the region is complex, with numerous drainages such as Running Cr and Marten Cr carving through the granite-capped ridges.

Grounded in the 2017 survey, the map shows very little human infrastructure beyond the Elk Mountain Rd and the station at Windy Saddle. This lack of development highlights the area's role as a protected wilderness, where landmarks like Rock Pillar, Square Rock, and Grave Meadow serve as primary points of orientation. For researchers and geographers, the map provides a precise look at the headwaters of the E Fork Meadow Cr and the network of alpine lakes including Fawn Lake, Buck Lake, and Red Lake.