2017 Map of Watchtower Peak

About this map

Watchtower Peak and the high ridges of the Bitterroot National Forest dominate this high-altitude landscape along the divide between Idaho and Montana. The 2017 survey details a remote wilderness environment where water systems like Sheephead Cr and its N Fork Sheephead Cr drain the steep eastern slopes of the Bitterroot Mountains. The jurisdictional boundary between Idaho County and Ravalli County follows the erratic line of the crest, passing through prominent landmarks such as Cooper Point and Indian Hill. This modern topographic study reveals the natural drainages that define the area, including Schofield Cr, Indian Cr, and Cayuse Cr, which carve deep valleys through the forest. The lack of built infrastructure emphasizes the preserved state of this national forest land, where features like Saddle Gulch and Peach Cr offer specific points of reference for those navigating the backcountry or studying the hydrologic patterns of the Northern Rockies.