2024 Map of Big Creek

About this map

Big Creek serves as a vital mountain outpost within the sprawling Payette National Forest, where the settlement and its Big Creek Airport provide essential access to the central Idaho backcountry. The landscape is defined by the intersection of the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and major ridge systems like Ramey Ridge and the Hogback. A dense network of historic pack routes and modern forest roads, including the Smith Creek Rd and the Golden Cup Mine Trl, traces the paths of early twentieth-century prospectors and forest rangers. The map details the drainage patterns of Beaver Creek and the North Fork Smith Creek, illustrating how the terrain dictated the placement of essential landmarks like Pueblo Summit and McFadden Point in this remote wilderness corridor.