2017 Map of Buttercup Mountain

About this map

Sawtooth National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Blaine and Camas Counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and named peaks, including the prominent Buttercup Mtn and the eastern edge of the Smoky Mountains. Traditional land use and the physical challenges of the backcountry are reflected in place names like Placer Flat, which suggests historical mineral exploration, and the descriptive Trouble Canyon and Narrow Canyon. Access to these remote reaches is provided by a few established corridors such as Warm Springs Creek Rd and Deer Creek Rd, which follow the natural contours of major water bodies like Warm Springs Cr and Deer Cr. The map details a labyrinth of gulches, including Cabin Gulch and Curran Gulch, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that feed into the region's creek systems.