2017 Map of Bald Mountain

About this map

The Salmon River carves a deep path through Custer County, winding past the eastern edge of the Challis National Forest. This 2017 survey illustrates a high-altitude landscape defined by its drainages and plateau-like flats, where the East Fork Salmon River meets the main stem in the southern reaches. The terrain is marked by distinctive named locations such as Centennial Flat and Povert Flat, which suggest a history of early grazing or settlement attempts in this unforgiving environment. Access to the backcountry is limited to thoroughfares like River Rd and E Fork Rd, which follow the watercourses through steep canyons. Local history researchers can trace the seasonal hydrology of the region through numerous named tributaries, including Juliette Cr, Rattlesnake Cr, and the isolated Alkali Spring.