2020 Map of Artillery Dome

About this map

The Middle Fork Salmon River carves a deep corridor through the heart of the Boise National Forest and Challis National Forest, defining the wild boundary between Valley and Custer counties. This section of the river, designated as the Middle Fork Salmon Wild and Scenic River, is characterized by high-energy water features including the Pistol Creek Rapids and Powerhouse Rapids. The landscape is dominated by heavy vertical relief, anchored by the high prominence of Artillery Dome and the sprawling Big Baldy Ridge. Geothermal activity is present at the Sheeheater Hot Springs near the river's edge, while various drainage systems such as Little Pistol Creek and Rapid River feed into the main canyon. The map reveals a wilderness area largely devoid of modern development, where topographic landmarks like Pistol Creek Ridge and Artillery Lake serve as primary navigational points.