2011 Map of Big Baldy

About this map

Kwiskwis Hot Spring serves as a notable geothermal landmark in this remote corner of Valley County, situated along the waters of Kwiskwis Creek. The landscape is dominated by high summits including Big Baldy, Battleaxe Mountain, and Red Peak, which overlook a complex network of drainage basins. The naming conventions for these waterways, such as Tomahawk Creek, Wampum Creek, Papoose Creek, and Siah Creek, reflect a distinct cultural geography impressed upon the natural terrain. A central artery of the region is Indian Creek, which receives numerous tributaries like Middle Fork Indian Creek and Endoah Creek as they descend from the steep mountain slopes. This 2011 survey documents a wilderness area defined by its topographic extremes and specific nomenclature, providing a precise record of the physical and geographic identity of the region.