2020 Map of Spyglass Peak

About this map

Spyglass Peak stands as the central landmark of this high-elevation terrain within the Coeur d'Alene National Forest. The landscape is defined by a complex network of ridges and watercourses, where peaks like Halfway Peak, Suburban Peak, and Grassy Mtn overlook deep drainages including Little Elk Creek and Tepee Cr. A network of Forest Service routes, such as Spy Glass Peak Rd and Flat Creek Rd, provide the only access through this backcountry. Evidence of remote aviation and hydrologic monitoring is found at Magee Airport and Drexall Spring. The map captures a moment in the modern management of these Idaho highlands, illustrating how the drainage patterns of Miners Cr and Brett Cr dictate the orientation of both natural ridges like Grizzly Ridge and the historic forest roads that follow them.