2017 Map of Blue Bunch Mountain

About this map

Bruce Meadows Airport serves as a remote aviation hub within the expansive Boise National Forest of Valley County, where high-elevation drainage systems define the landscape. This 2017 survey details the complex hydrography of the Salmon River mountains, anchored by the significant Dagger Falls and the confluence of numerous mountain streams like Bear Valley Creek and Boundary Cr. The area is characterized by several high-mountain meadows including Poker Meadows, Ayers Meadows, and Mountain Meadow, which likely served as seasonal grazing or recreation sites. Historical and modern transportation routes are well-documented, from the established Boundary Creek Road Corridor to the winding Stanley-Landmark Trail and the Wyoming-Fir Cr route. The map also delineates the jurisdictional transition along the eastern edge where the forest meets the Challis National Forest at the Custer County line.