2020 Map of Bear River

About this map

Boise National Forest encompasses this high-elevation terrain where the North Fork Boise River serves as a primary drainage for numerous steep creeks. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Bear River and the Crooked River, with the latter featuring the Crooked Pike Loop near the northern boundary. Prominent elevations like Grand Mountain and the expansive Swanholm Ridge overlook a network of specialized forest service roads, such as Hunter-Cr-Crooked River, which provide access to remote areas like Jennie Lake and Bear Summit. Historical nomenclature persists in names like Robert E Lee Creek and Horse Heaven Creek. The map documents a rugged wilderness where modern resource management roads intersect with traditional pack trails and riparian corridors like Steamboat Creek and Willow Creek, reflecting the area's ongoing use for forestry and back-country recreation.