2024 Map of Blackmare

About this map

Miners Peak and Blackmare Summit anchor the high-elevation divide where the Payette National Forest meets the Boise National Forest in this modern topographic study. The landscape is defined by a complex network of glacial cirques and alpine lakes, including Vetes Lake, Cougar Lakes, and Bills Lake, all connected by an extensive system of wilderness trails. The presence of Hot Spring near the center of the quadrangle suggests geothermal activity among the drainages of North Fork Kennally Creek and Blackmare Creek. High-country navigation is traced through established routes like the Needles Summit Trl and Martin Ridge Trl, which follow the narrow ridges between summits. This survey details the modern drainage patterns of the South Fork Buckhorn Creek and the headwaters of the Kennally Creek system, providing a precise view of the topography before any further natural or man-made shifts occur in this protected forest environment.