2017 Map of Amber Lakes

About this map

Sawtooth National Forest dominates this Idaho landscape, where the Big Wood River and its numerous mountain tributaries carve through the Boulder Mountains. The area is characterized by high-elevation hydrology, including the eponymous Amber Lakes and the confluence of the West, North, and East forks of the Big Wood River. Human presence in this high country is marked primarily by rugged infrastructure like N Fork Rd and Eagle Creek Rd, providing access to remote landmarks such as Boulder Basin and Phantom Hill. Geographically, the map illustrates a complex network of drainages and gulches, including Oregon Gulch and Kendall Gulch, which feed the river system. The presence of Headquarters Canyon suggests a localized center for forest management or historical activity within these protected lands.