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2020 Map of Shefoot Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

St. Joe National Forest encompasses this high-altitude terrain in Shoshone County, where the legacy of transcontinental railroading remains etched into the mountainsides. The Hiawatha Rail Trail and the Old Milwaukee Road RR Grade serve as prominent markers of industrial history, tracing a path through former railroad outposts like Pearson and Falcon. These routes navigate a landscape defined by significant peaks and drainages, including Shefoot Mtn, Nelson Peak, and the waters of the North Fork Saint Joe River.

Geographic names here suggest a history of prospecting and timber activity, with labels such as Lucky Swede Gulch, Tanglefoot Point, and Coddington Gulch appearing alongside established recreational paths. Modern forest management is evidenced by the network of development roads and national recreation trails, including the Tellichpah Creek Nrt and Nelson Ridge Nrt, which facilitate access across the steep divides between Loop Cr and Skookum Creek.