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2013 Map of Bowery Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bowery Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The East Fork Salmon River carves a central path through this high-elevation landscape within the Challis National Forest and Sawtooth National Forest. A primary artery for the region, the E Fork Rd follows the river's course, providing access to remote outposts such as the Little Boulder Transfer Camp and the Bowery Creek Trailhead Camp. These sites serve as entry points to a complex network of drainages, including Big Boulder Cr and Germania Cr.

Geological features define the area's character, most notably the prominent Red Ridge and the constricted passage of Narrow Canyon. The terrain is characterized by steep elevation changes and numerous seasonal and perennial watercourses like Mountain Meadow Cr and Little Boulder Cr. This 2013 survey illustrates the intersection of federal land management and backcountry recreation in the Idaho-Custer Co. wilderness.