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2020 Map of Thompson Point

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Thompson Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Clearwater National Forest dominates this Idaho landscape, characterized by the dramatic elevation shifts of the Sheep Mountain Range. The northwestern corner is defined by the expanse of the Dworshak Reservoir, where the waters of Thrasher Cr and Milk Cr meet the impoundment. This area showcases the complex drainage system of the North Fork Clearwater River and its numerous tributaries, including Beaver Cr and Thompson Cr.

Topographical landmarks provide essential navigation for those tracing the forest interior, with prominent heights like Beaver Butte and Thompson Butte rising above the timberline. Historical movement through the backcountry is evidenced by a network of named passes and ridges, such as Kauffman Saddle and Salmon Ridge. Forest roads like Butte Creek Rd and Beaver Creek RD offer the primary access points into this steep terrain, linking the various points and saddles that define the local geography.