2020 Map of Sabe Mountain

About this map

The Nez Perce Indian Trail traverses this high-elevation Idaho landscape, marking an enduring path through the borderlands of the Bitterroot National Forest and Nez Perce National Forest. The geography is defined by a series of high saddles and mountain peaks, including Sabe Mtn and White Top Mtn, which serve as the headwaters for numerous drainage systems. Waters flow from glacial features like Burnt Knob Lakes, Middle Trilby Lake, and Macarthur Lake into a complex network of creeks such as Sabe Creek and the Little Clearwater River. The presence of the Nez Perce Trail Rd following the historic ridgeline route highlights the continued significance of this ancient corridor. From the prominent Sabe Vista Point, the map reveals a vast wilderness where elevation and water dictate the movement of both historic travelers and modern forest management.