2004 Map of Big Chief Creek

About this map

The Springfield Mine and its associated Tailings sit near the western edge of this territory, marking a site of industrial activity within the deep drainages of the Boise National Forest. The landscape is defined by the sharp descent from peaks like Indian Creek Point and Big Baldy into a complex network of waterways including Big Chief Creek and Indian Creek. This 2004 revision shows the area as it is managed within the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, where human infrastructure is limited to historical routes such as the Old Thunder Mtn Road and Middle Fork Road. High-altitude water bodies like Papoose Lakes and Meadow Creek Lake are scattered across the ridges, providing a detailed record of the drainage patterns and spring sites that define this high country.