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2023 Map of Burnt Creek

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Burnt Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Lost River Range dominates the western portion of this high-altitude landscape, where the headwaters of several major drainages converge. Within the protected boundaries of the Challis National Forest, the Pahsimeroi River is fed by the West Fork and East Fork, creating a complex riparian network at the base of steep canyon walls. The eastern half of the map transition into the Burnt Creek drainage, which includes the remote Burnt Cr Lake.

Evidence of back-country access is visible through the Merriam Lake Tr and the winding Pah Soko Naokwaide path. The presence of named water sources like Poison Springs and Mud Spring in the arid Mud Spring Canyon highlights the critical importance of these specific landmarks for those navigating the high desert and mountain terrain. This survey provides a modern baseline for the drainage patterns and forestry access roads in this part of Custer County.