1985 Map of Skitwish Peak

About this map

The North Fork Coeur D'alene River winds through the northern reaches of this landscape, carving a significant drainage corridor through the Coeur D'alene National Forest. This 1985 provisional survey captures a remote and heavily dissected terrain dominated by high summits and a complex network of tributary streams. To the west, the prominent Skitwish Ridge rises toward Skitwish Peak, while Monument Mountain and John Peak stand as central landmarks in the interior. The map reveals a dense watershed where numerous named draws and creeks, such as Deception Creek, Mineral Creek, and Murray Creek, converge toward the river. This topography reflects the intensive natural drainage patterns characteristic of the Idaho panhandle's interior forests, where narrow canyons like Canyon separate sharp peaks and ridges before they descend toward the river valley.