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2020 Map of Bird Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

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The Salmon National Forest dominates this landscape in Lemhi County, defined by the winding course of the Salmon River and its numerous mountain tributaries. The terrain is marked by deep canyons and prominent rises such as Jackass Ridge, with the historical path of the Lewis And Clark Trl following the river and ridgelines. Significant local water management is evident in the southeastern corner through the McNutt Ditch and Big Flat Ditch, which service the level land of Big Flat.

Branching out from the river, a complex network of forest roads and trails provides access to remote drainages like Napoleon Gulch and Diamond Gulch. These routes, including the Napolean Hill Rd and Diamond Creek Rd, illustrate the intersection of historical travel corridors and modern forest management. The presence of named gulches and seasonal creeks like Bird Creek and Wallace Creek suggests a landscape shaped by persistent drainage patterns and long-established mountain access.