2013 Map of Big Elk Mountain

About this map

Caribou National Forest dominates this section of the Idaho-Wyoming border region, centered on the high peaks and drainages of Big Elk Mtn and Little Elk Mtn. The landscape is defined by its complex network of waterways, including the winding McCoy Cr and the evocative Miners Delight Cr, which hint at the area's legacy of resource extraction and mountain travel. At the heart of the terrain lies Caribou Basin, a natural bowl situated between steep ridges and accessible via Brockman Rd. The map also details the rugged descent into Anderson Gulch and the headwaters of numerous creeks like Wolverine Cr and Keenan Cr. This 2013 survey provides a clear look at the Forest Service road network and the hydrography of the high country, recording the paths and names of a landscape where mining history and wild forest land intersect.