2020 Map of Sleeping Deer Mountain

About this map

Sleeping Deer Mtn dominates this high-elevation wilderness within the Challis National Forest, providing a central point for a complex network of alpine ridges and glacial basins. The presence of Sleeping Deer Lo indicates a site for fire surveillance, overlooking the diverse drainages of Woodtick Creek and Grouse Creek. The landscape is defined by its verticality, with prominent landmarks such as Martin Mtn, Woodtick Ridge, and Macarte Ridge forming natural dividers between numerous mountain lakes. These water bodies, including Woodtick Lake, Cache Cr Lakes, and Rock Lakes, suggest a geography shaped by glacial activity. For those interested in the remote backcountry of Lemhi County, the map traces limited access routes such as the Sleeping Deer Road and the Woodtick Cutoff, which traverse the high passes and meadows like Horse Heaven Meadows.