2013 Map of Blackbird Creek

About this map

The Cobalt Mine and surrounding drainage basins define this portion of the Salmon National Forest in central Idaho. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of gulches and creeks, including Quartz Gulch, Ludwig Gulch, and Slippery Cr, all flowing toward the prominent north-south corridor of Panther Cr. Human presence is marked by isolated outposts such as Miller Ranch and Degan Ranch, which appear alongside a complex system of forest roads like Blackbird Creek Rd and Yellowjacket Rd. This map captures the intersection of industrial mining history and rugged backcountry ranching, with prominent landmarks such as Porphyry Ridge and Little Deer Creek Ridge rising between the deep-cut valleys of Musgrove Cr and Blackbird Cr.