2024 Map of Artillery Dome

About this map

The Middle Fork Salmon River carves a deep, winding corridor through the heart of central Idaho, defining the boundary between Valley and Custer counties. This landscape is dominated by the intersecting protected lands of the Boise National Forest, Challis National Forest, and the vast Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. Significant topographical features like Artillery Dome, Big Baldy Ridge, and Pistol Creek Ridge rise sharply from the riverbanks, creating a complex network of high-elevation drainages. Backcountry access is illustrated by a series of specialized routes including the Middle Fork Trl and Pistol Creek Trl. Of particular interest to those studying the natural history and hydrology of the Salmon River corridor are remote features like Sheepwater Hot Springs and the turbulent Powerhouse Rapids, which mark the river's descent through the wilderness.