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2024 Map of Bird Creek

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Bird Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Salmon River winds through the heart of this Lemhi County landscape, where the historic route of the Lewis And Clark Trl follows its banks. Much of the western terrain is protected within the Salmon National Forest, characterized by steep drainages like Napoleon Gulch and Maxwell Gulch. To the east, the topography transitions to the wider valley floor of Big Flat, where early agricultural development is evident through a network of irrigation works including the McNutt Ditch and Big Flat Ditch.

Rural life in this part of Idaho is defined by its ranching and forest access, with localized landmarks such as Hot Springs Ranch Rd and Niemann Ln marking family holdings. The map detail highlights the intersection of natural watercourses like Fourth of July Creek and Kriley Creek with a system of backcountry trails and forest roads, including the Bird Creek Trl and Ridge Road Napoleon Hill, providing a modern look at a region shaped by its proximity to the Continental Divide.