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1997 Map of Sawtell Peak

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Sawtell Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Sawtell Peak stands as a prominent landmark on this high-altitude landscape, where the Continental Divide forms the natural and political boundary between Idaho and Montana. This 1997 revision of earlier 1964 surveys illustrates the intricate drainage systems and watershed management within the Targhee National Forest and Beaverhead National Forest. The map documents a rugged terrain defined by significant elevation changes, from the shores of Henrys Lake in the north to the isolated heights of Arange Peak in the south.

Key geographical features such as Hell Roaring Canyon and Elephant Canyon highlight the erosive force of mountain streams like Yale Creek and Rock Creek. The inclusion of a Communication Tower atop the primary peak and a Substation near Gold Spring reflects the integration of modern infrastructure into this wilderness area. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact alignment of historical forest service routes and water sources like Bootjack Creek and Coffee Pot Creek.