2013 Map of Big Blind Canyon

About this map

The White Knob Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in central Idaho, where deep drainages like Big Blind Canyon and Little Blind Canyon cut through the eastern slopes toward the Big Lost River Valley. Much of the terrain is protected within the Challis National Forest, highlighting a wilderness area defined by peak elevations such as Sheep Mtn. Along the northern edge of the map, the transition from mountainous forest to the valley floor is marked by irrigation infrastructure like the Rodger Ditch and Darlington Ditch, which redirect water from the Big Lost River to support the local agriculture. Notable local landmarks for researchers include the Houston Cem and various named water sources such as Slaughterhouse Springs and Granite Spring, reflecting the essential nature of water rights and early livestock management in this arid mountain environment.