2020 Map of Boiling Springs

About this map

Boiling Springs and the recreation area at Silver Creek Plunge anchor this 2020 map of the remote backcountry within the Boise National Forest. The landscape is defined by the high ridges of Bulldog Ridge and Lightning Ridge, which separate the drainage of the Middle Fork Payette River from the Deadwood River system. This modern survey detail shows a network of forest access roads and spurs, such as Upper Pine Creek and Bryan Creek, weaving through the steep terrain to reach named summits like Trail Creek Summit. The presence of established locations like Peace Valley and Onion Valley suggests the long-standing importance of these high-altitude meadows for both transit and grazing. Local springs, including Lodgepole Springs and Silver Springs, remain critical landmarks in this heavily dissected river valley environment.