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2020 Map of Ward Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Bitterroot National Forest dominates this landscape, defined by high-elevation peaks and glacial basins in the Bitterroot Range. The topography is anchored by Ward Mountain and Canyon Peak, which serve as the headwaters for several distinct drainage systems. Multiple alpine water bodies, including Canyon Lake, Camas Lake, and Wyant Lake, are clustered in the high basins, illustrating the complex hydrology of these granite canyons.

Infrastructure is limited to specialized access points like Lost Horse Observation Pt Rd and Snow Trail 429 (Snow), reflecting the area's management as a protected natural environment. Historically significant names are preserved in the labels for watercourses such as Roaring Lion Cr and N Lost Horse Cr, which flow eastward toward the valley floor, tracing the natural paths through the forest's steep terrain.