2011 Map of Buttercup Mountain

About this map

Buttercup Mountain stands as a central peak in this Idaho landscape, where a network of steep canyons and gulches defines the drainage system of Warm Springs Creek. The presence of the Buttercup Mine near Buttercup Creek points to the area's history of mineral extraction, situated in a terrain where high-elevation flats like Placer Flat and Poison Flat interrupt the complex topography. The map illustrates a watershed characterized by numerous seasonal and perennial flows, including South Fork Warm Springs Creek and the long course of Deer Creek. Names such as Cabin Gulch, Lupine Gulch, and Bear Gulch suggest a history of prospecting and wildlife, while Rough Canyon and Narrow Canyon emphasize the literal obstacles encountered by early travelers through these Sawtooth National Forest lands.