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2013 Map of Artillery Dome

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Artillery Dome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Middle Fork Salmon River carves a deep path through this wilderness landscape on the border of the Boise National Forest and Challis National Forest. Named for the prominent Artillery Dome peak, the area is defined by a network of steep drainages with evocative names like Grenade Cr, Mortar Cr, and Cannon Cr, reflecting a distinct military-themed naming convention for the local geography. Evidence of seasonal habitation and backcountry recreation is found at the Pistol Creek Ranch and the isolated Joe Bump Cabin near the southern boundary.

Geothermal activity is a notable feature of the river corridor, specifically at Sheepeater Hot Springs, which includes an adjacent Sheepeater Hot Springs Campground. The map illustrates the convergence of high-elevation lakes like Artillery Lake with the complex river system, where Pistol Creek and its many tributaries, including Little Pistol Cr and Beansnapper Cr, feed into the primary waterway along the Valley and Custer county line.