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2023 Map of Big Baldy

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Big Baldy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Big Baldy rises as a central landmark in this high-elevation landscape, where the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and Boise National Forest meet. This terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, including Indian Creek, Wickup Creek, and Endoah Creek, which carve deep valleys between prominent heights like Red Peak and Battleaxe Mtn.

A notable geological and historical feature is the Kwikwis Hot Spring, situated near the confluence of Kwikwis Creek and Indian Creek. Access to this remote backcountry is documented through established paths such as the Big Baldy Ridge Trl, Indian Creek Trl, and Garden Way Trl. These trails follow the natural contours of Big Baldy Ridge, providing a look at the primitive travel routes that remain vital for navigating the central Idaho wilderness.