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2020 Map of Wolf Fang Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Wolf Fang Peak and the nearby Wolf Fangs dominate this section of the Payette National Forest, where the high-altitude divide between the Salmon River and Payette River drainages is mapped in great detail. The landscape is defined by its water systems, including the headwaters of Porphyry Cr and the complex drainage of the Middle Fork Smith Cr. These waterways carve deep canyons between prominent high points like Rattlesnake Peak and Mt Eldridge.

Elk Summit Rd provides the primary passage through this mountainous backcountry, crossing through Elk Summit near the basin of Upper McCrae Basin. The presence of Round Meadow and Fawn Meadow suggests relatively level breaks in the steep terrain, likely serving as important landmarks for travelers and foresters. The map also captures several named geographical features useful for navigation and historical research, such as Mosquito Ridge and the Goldman Cut.