2017 Map of Shorty Peak

About this map

The international border between the United States of America and Canada defines the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape within Kaniksu National Forest. Dominated by the subalpine terrain of the Selkirk Mountains, the area centers on Shorty Peak and surrounding summits like Lone Tree Peak, Italian Peak, and Silver Mtn. This interior mountain environment is shaped by a network of drainage systems, including Boundary Creek and Smith Creek, which flow through steep valleys separated by prominent landforms like Italian Ridge and Smith Creek Ridge. Human presence is marked by a handful of remote access routes such as Saddle Pass Rd and Boundary Creek Rd. This map captures the intersection of political boundaries and physical geography, showing how national forest lands in Boundary Co interact with the Canadian frontier through a series of ridges and peaks.