2024 Map of Vermiculite Mountain

About this map

The Kootenai River carves a deep valley through this corner of Northwest Montana, separating the high peaks of the Purcell Mountains to the north and east from the Cabinet Mountains to the southwest. The small settlement of Ripley sits along the river's eastern bend, positioned near the intersection of several historic timber and industrial transport routes. The landscape is defined by the extensive holdings of the Kootenai National Forest, where a network of forest development roads and specialized haul routes, such as Jennings Haul Rd and Champion Haul Rd, indicate the region's active logging and mining heritage.