1996 Map of Shorty Peak

About this map

Kaniksu National Forest defines this high-altitude landscape along the international border, where the Canada United States boundary meets the line between British Columbia and Idaho. The map documents a network of high mountain peaks and drainages, including the prominent Shorty Peak Lookout and Red Top Lookout, which served as vital observation points for forest management. Waterways like Boundary Creek and Smith Creek carve through the terrain, while the secluded Canyon Lake sits in the southeastern reaches. A system of 4wd tracks and trails provides the only access to these summits and the USFS Camp 126. The topography reflects a period of intensive forest service oversight in the late twentieth century, focusing on fire prevention and remote access in the Selkirk Mountains region.