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2013 Map of Burnt Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Challis National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Custer County, where the headwaters of the Pahsimeroi River begin their descent. The terrain is defined by its drainage systems, featuring the confluence of the W Fork Pahsimeroi River and the E Fork Pahsimeroi River. These waterways, along with Mahogany Cr and Rock Cr, carve deep routes through the mountains, illustrating the complex hydrology of the northern Rockies.

Remote water sources such as Mud Spring and Poison Springs provide critical landmarks in an otherwise unforgiving environment. To the east, Burnt Cr Lake sits near the head of Burnt Cr, accessible via a network of forest service routes like the Burnt Creek Rd and Nat For Dev Rd 117. The map records a wilderness preserved for its natural resources and watershed value, with few signs of permanent settlement beyond these essential transportation corridors.