2017 Map of Bighorn Crags

About this map

Salmon River carving through the heart of the Salmon National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Lemhi County. The terrain is marked by sharp topographic relief, rising from the riverbanks to the eponymous Bighorn Crags and the summit of Sagebrush Mtn. This 2017 survey documents a network of remote access points including the Salmon River Rd and Panther Creek Rd, which provide passage to interior features like the Cove Creek Bridge. Geothermal activity is represented by the isolated Owl Creek Hot Springs located near East Owl Creek. The map also captures descriptive local toponyms such as Poverty Flat, Skull Gulch, and Corral Flat, reflecting the historical uses of this wilderness area for ranching and transit through the Idaho backcountry.