2020 Map of Cache Peak

About this map

The Albion Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape, where Cache Peak and Mt Independence form a high ridgeline between the Sawtooth National Forest and the City of Rocks National Reserve. This 2020 survey details a complex network of seasonal drainages and springs, such as Fairchild Creek (Snow) and Salt Lick Spring, that define the local watershed. Historically significant passage points like Elba Pass and Stines Pass illustrate the movement of people and livestock through these peaks. Evidence of local land use is visible in the network of pack trails and ranch roads, including the Skyline Trail and Little Cove Ranch Rd, which connect the high basins to the lower coves. The presence of features like Castle Rocks and Independence Lakes highlights the distinct geological and hydrologic character of this high Idaho backcountry.