2020 Map of Bowery Peak

About this map

Challis National Forest and Sawtooth National Forest meet in this high-elevation Idaho landscape, where dramatic topography is carved by an intricate network of drainages. The area is anchored by Bowery Peak and Sheep Mtn, which serve as the primary landmarks in a region defined by steep canyons and ridges. These peaks oversee the headwaters of numerous streams, including the N Fork Bowery Cr and W Fork Herd Creek, which drain the surrounding slopes. The map reveals the logistical realities of this backcountry through the placement of Sheep Bridge and various named canyons like Middle Canyon. Historical and administrative identifiers such as pb42 through pb37 are scattered across the terrain, indicating specific land management or survey markers. The orientation of drainages like Frisch Gulch and Spring Gulch illustrates the complex hydrological patterns that have shaped this portion of Custer County.