2011 Map of Bear River

About this map

The confluence of the Bear River and the North Fork Boise River anchors this mountainous Idaho landscape in the early 21st century. The terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses, where tributaries like Crooked River, Bear Creek, and Hunter Creek carve through the high country. Recreation and forest access are central to the area's modern character, evidenced by the presence of Deer Park Campground, Robert E Lee Campground, and Fourmile Campground. These sites are linked by rugged forest routes such as N Fork Boise River Rd and the Hunter Creek Crooked River Rd. The map also captures distinctive local nomenclature in features like Horse Heaven Creek and the southern flow of Swanholm Creek, illustrating how the hydrology dictated the placement of primitive roads and seasonal camps within this Elmore County wilderness.