2013 Map of Blackbird Mountain

About this map

Salmon National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in Lemhi County, where complex drainage systems like Musgrove Creek and Yellowjacket Creek carve through the Yellowjacket Mountains. The terrain is anchored by several prominent summits, including Blackbird Mountain in the northeast and Quartzite Mountain at the center. Historically significant travel corridors are represented by Yellowjacket Road, which winds past Remenclau Saddle and connects various drainages in this road-sparse region. Genealogists and local historians can trace the intricate network of watercourses, such as Porphyry Creek and West Fork Yellowjacket Creek, which influenced early exploration and access to the French Gulch area. The presence of Porphyry Ridge and Red Rock Peak further illustrates the geological character of this remote backcountry.