2020 Map of Basin Butte

About this map

Challis National Forest dominates this landscape in Custer County, characterized by a complex network of seasonal access routes and high-elevation landmarks. The prominence of Basin Butte and Potato Mtn serve as the primary topographical anchors, with the former featuring the Basin Butte Lookout trail. The drainage patterns are defined by the Basin Creek and Stanley Creek systems, which create distinct basins such as Little Basin and Lower Basin. Evidence of seasonal recreation and forestry management is visible through specialized routes like the Kelly Creek Loop and the Stanley Basin snow track. These trails, alongside historic mountain passages like Nip And Tuck Rd and Red Mountain Rd, illustrate the long-standing use of these Idaho highlands for both resource management and backcountry transit.