2011 Map of Shefoot Mountain

About this map

The Old North Star Mine sits high in the Shoshone County backcountry, a reminder of the prospecting history that shaped this corner of northern Idaho. In this part of the Bitterroot mountains, small settlements like Pearson, Bogle, and Falcon are situated along the winding paths of the North Fork Saint Joe River and Loop Creek. The landscape is dominated by a series of prominent summits and ridges, including Shefoot Mountain, Triangle Peak, and Nelson Peak, which define the drainage basins for numerous local waterways. The map details an intricate network of creeks, such as Telichpah Creek, Skookum Creek, and Long Liz Creek, that flow through the steep terrain between named landmarks like Tanglefoot Point and Kelly Pinnacle. This survey illustrates the relationship between the remote rail-and-river corridor and the formidable mountain peaks that hem in the narrow valleys.