2017 Map of Three Prong Mountain

About this map

Nez Perce National Forest and the Bitterroot National Forest converge in this high-altitude wilderness, defined by a complex network of ridgelines and creek drainages. The topography is dominated by prominent features like Three Prong Mtn, Parachute Ridge, and Patrol Ridge, which oversee the steep descents toward the central watercourses. Low-lying areas such as Warm Springs Bar and Lynx Meadows offer rare breaks in the vertical landscape, while the aptly named The Drop-off suggests the challenging nature of the local terrain. Movement through the area is largely dictated by the water, following Warm Springs Cr, Running Cr, and Bargamin Cr. A single corridor, Running Creek Rd, provides limited access into this interior section of the Idaho backcountry, where natural landmarks like Eagle Point serve as primary navigational anchors for those traversing the forest boundaries.