2013 Map of Smith Peak

About this map

Kanisku National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Selkirk Mountains of northern Idaho. The topography is defined by dramatic peaks and ridgelines, including The Lions Head and Lions Head Ridge in the south, and the namesake Smith Peak near the center. For researchers of backcountry history and wilderness management, the map traces a network of high-country basins containing remote water bodies like Smith Lake, Cutoff Lake, and Myrtle Lake. The drainage patterns are clearly delineated, showing how Smith Creek and the West Fork Smith Creek carve through the steep terrain. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by the West Fork Cabin in the northwest and a few forest roads like 2446 and 281 that provide access to the Selkirk Crest Management Area. The inclusion of Long Canyon Pass and Long Canyon Creek illustrates the complex interior corridors of this protected forest area during the early 21st century.