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2020 Map of Vermilion Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Nez Perce National Forest dominates this section of Idaho County, where a complex network of ridges and drainage basins defines the landscape. The topographic survey illustrates a series of high-altitude landmarks including Copper Butte, Little Copper Butte, and the prominent Vermilion Peak in the southeastern quadrant. These peaks are separated by steep drainages such as Buck Lake Cr, Little Schooner Cr, and the winding path of Meadow Creek at the southern boundary.

Evidence of historical access is centered on Indian Hill Rd in the northwest, leading toward Indian Hill. This area serves as a primary reference for the surrounding wilderness, including uniquely named features like Disgrace Butte and No Business Cr. The absence of developed settlements highlights the primitive nature of this forest terrain, where the names of creeks and ridges—many reflecting early mining or prospecting efforts like Copper Ridge and Prospect Point—provide the only markers of human presence in the backcountry.