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2020 Map of Bighorn Crags

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Bighorn Crags
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Salmon Wild and Scenic River carves a deep path through this portion of the Salmon National Forest, defining a landscape of dramatic elevation changes and remote drainage systems. The Salmon River serves as the primary corridor, accompanied by the Salmon River Rd, which provides access to notable points like the Cove Creek Bridge. Geologically significant formations such as the Bighorn Crags and Sagebrush Mtn dominate the southern portion of the sheet, while the presence of Owl Creek Hot Springs suggests the geothermal activity inherent to this central Idaho wilderness.

Traditional land use is reflected in topographic labels like Corral Flat and Poverty Flat, indicating areas of slightly more level ground amidst the steep drainages of Owl Creek and Cove Creek. The map also details numerous gulches, such as Skull Gulch and Line Gulch, which feed into the main river system. This survey provides a modern view of the enduring wilderness character and naming conventions of the region.