2017 Map of Butterfield Gulch

About this map

Payette National Forest dominates this landscape, showing a complex network of high ridges and deep drainage basins in Adams County. Centered on Butterfield Gulch, the map reveals a wilderness defined by water and topography, where Lick Creek Ridge serves as a prominent divide between several drainages including Upper Lick Creek and Mickey Creek. The presence of Placer Basin in the northwest suggests the area's legacy of mineral exploration, while named springs like Little Bear Spring and Big Tamarack Spring point to vital water sources for local wildlife and early forest users. A series of Forest Service roads, such as Black Lake Rd and Steves Creek Rd, provide the primary access through this remote section of the Idaho backcountry, crossing seasonal flows like Slim Cr and Fawn Cr.