2020 Map of Baker Peak

About this map

Sawtooth National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape within the Smoky Mountains, where the boundary between Camas and Blaine counties follows the primary drainage divides. The terrain is defined by prominent summits like Baker Peak and Big Peak, which serve as the headwaters for numerous alpine streams. A complex network of water bodies, including Prairie Lakes, Smoky Lake, and Big Lost Lake, dot the northern basins, while the deep cut of Royal Gorge marks the central drainages. Human passage through this wilderness is traced by historic routes like Baker Creek Rd and backcountry paths such as the Osberg Ridgeline Trail and Placer Creek Trail. The map reveals the intricate hydrography of the region, from the W Fork Big Smoky Creek to the Left Fork Placer Cr, illustrating how the geography dictates movement and resource management in the Idaho high country.