2020 Map of West Fork Butte

About this map

The Montana-Idaho state line bisects this high-elevation landscape, where the Lolo National Forest meets the Clearwater National Forest. This terrain is defined by prominent peaks such as West Fork Butte and Skookum Butte, which serve as significant landmarks along the Bitterroot Range divide. The drainage patterns are clearly marked by the headwaters of W Fork Butte Cr and Cloudburst Cr in the north, while Lost Park Cr flows through the secluded Lost Park Meadows to the southwest. To the south, high-mountain water bodies like Granite Lake and Lily Lake are accessible via routes such as Elk Meadows Rd. The map illustrates a complex topography of ridges and gulches, including Sally Ridge and Chief Joseph Gulch, reflecting the wilderness character of the Missoula and Idaho County borderlands.