2020 Map of White Sand Lake

About this map

Clearwater National Forest and Bitterroot National Forest converge along the high mountain divide of the Bitterroot Range, marking the rugged boundary between Idaho and Montana. This high-altitude landscape is defined by its extensive network of glacial lakes and dramatic passes, including the namesake White Sand Lake and the remote Packbox Pass. The map details a complex hydrological system where waters flow toward Colt Killed Cr and Big Creek, illustrating the natural barriers that historically dictated travel and land management in this wilderness area. High peaks such as Totem Peak tower over smaller alpine bodies like Totem Peak Lake and North Totem Lake, while the presence of Garnet Lake and Parachute Lake further inland suggests the difficult terrain encountered by early forest rangers and surveyors.