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2013 Map of Snowy Summit

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Snowy Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Clearwater National Forest provides the backdrop for this high-country landscape, where narrow ridgelines and creek drainages define the movement of travelers through northern Idaho. The terrain is marked by distinct summits and passes such as Snowy Summit and Beaver Dam Saddle, which historically funneled traffic through the wilderness. The presence of the Lolo Trl indicates a path with deep roots in the movement across these mountains, connecting this region to broader Western history.

Several forest camps and corrals are scattered throughout the quadrangle, including Nineteenmile Camp in the north and Pete Forks Campground near the confluence of Hungery Cr and Yew Cr. These sites, along with Footrot Corrals and Soldier Meadows, suggest a landscape managed for both timber and recreational use. The network of forest roads, such as Three Bear Rd, links these remote outposts across the steep divides of Hemlock Ridge and Austin Ridge.