2020 Map of Acorn Butte

About this map

Acorn Butte and the surrounding wilderness of the Payette National Forest dominate this landscape along the boundary of Idaho and Valley counties. The area is defined by a dense network of high-altitude drainages, including Silver Creek, Crooked Creek, and the significant course of Big Creek to the south. A unique concentration of sandbars with whimsical names—Hard Boil Bar, Over Easy Bar, and Soft Boil Bar—suggests a localized culture of riverside recreation or specific mining-era humor along the water. The presence of Mile Flat and several extensive openings like Cold Meadows and Crescent Meadow provides a distinct contrast to the steep, dissected terrain of Bismark Basin. Local landmarks like Lookout Mountain and Coxey Hole further ground the geography, reflecting the navigational needs of foresters and backcountry travelers in this roadless interior.