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2020 Map of Butterfield Gulch

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Butterfield Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Payette National Forest dominates this high-elevation terrain in Adams County, where a complex network of canyons and ridges defines the landscape. The northern reaches are protected within the Rapid Wild and Scenic River corridor, a designation reflecting the area's pristine water resources. This survey details a watershed of seasonal and perennial flows including the W Fork Weiser River, Lick Creek, and Little Bear Creek, which drain the steep slopes of Lick Creek Ridge and Rapid River Ridge.

Evidence of early mountain activity is recorded in place names like Placer Basin, suggesting historical mining interests, and various family-named gulches such as Bessie Gulch, Hoo Hoo Gulch, and the eponymous Butterfield Gulch. High-altitude water sources like Little Bear Spring and Big Tamarack Spring are critical landmarks for those navigating the backcountry. Access is largely limited to unpaved forest routes such as Black Lake Road and Steves Creek Road, tracing the path of the region's resource management and recreational history.