2017 Map of Badger Creek

About this map

The Lemhi Range dominates the northeastern landscape of this Butte County region, where the steep terrain of the Challis National Forest meets the alluvial plains of the Little Lost River valley. This 2017 study illustrates the remote mountain-to-valley transition, marked by ephemeral water sources like Coyote Spring and Fowler Springs. The high country is defined by features such as Bunting Canyon and the Badger Creek Mine, which sits at the head of the Badger Creek Trail. Down in the valley, the Little Lost River Hwy serves as the primary artery, connecting several bar-type settlements along the river's edge, including Badger Creek Bar and Sunny Bar. The drainage patterns of Big Spring Cr and Boulder Cr reveal how water moves from the high peaks toward the agricultural flats below.