2024 Map of Watchtower Peak

About this map

Watchtower Peak stands as a prominent sentinel along the rugged divide where the Idaho-Montana border meets the boundary between Idaho and Ravalli counties. This high-altitude landscape is defined by the protected reaches of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and the Bitterroot National Forest. The map details a complex network of ridgelines and watercourses, including the headwaters of Indian Creek and Gayuse Creek. A system of primitive routes like the Watchtower Trl and Indian Creek Trl provide the only access through this steep terrain, connecting points of interest such as Indian Hill and Cooper Point. The presence of several triangulation stations, including Schofield Ridge Tri and Divide North Tri, highlights the importance of this area for early regional surveying and fire lookout monitoring.