2023 Map of Bear River

About this map

The North Fork Boise River serves as the primary drainage and geographical anchor for this section of the Boise National Forest. Located along the high-elevation boundary between Boise Co and Elmore Co, the landscape is defined by the meeting of several significant waterways, including the Crooked River and Bear River. This modern survey illustrates a network of remote forest access routes such as Bear River Trl and various spurs, reflecting contemporary land management and recreation patterns. Prominent terrain features like Bear Summit and Swanholm Ridge rise above a dense system of seasonal and perennial creeks, including the uniquely named Horse Heaven Creek and Robert E Lee Creek. The map documents how these ancient corridors, many following original trail routes like the Owl Creek-Bear Creek path, continue to facilitate movement through the Idaho wilderness.