1985 Map of Banks

About this map

The confluence of the North Fork Payette River and its numerous mountain tributaries defines this portion of the Boise National Forest in the mid-1980s. The small settlement of Banks serves as a focal point where the river curves through the canyon, while the named locality of Zimmer sits further north along the bank. The landscape is dominated by high-elevation terrain, including Boise Mountain and the area designated as Charters, illustrating a region primarily characterized by its drainage network and forest management. Numerous family-named or descriptive waterways such as Fleming Creek, Pumpkin Creek, and Hill Creek cut through the steep topography, providing a detailed record of the local hydrologic nomenclature. This provisional edition preserves the specific locations of these creeks and small landings before later development or forest changes altered the accessible backcountry.