2011 Map of Challis Creek Lakes

About this map

Parker Mountain and the surrounding drainages of Custer County define this high-elevation landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map documents industrial and water management landmarks including the Parker Mine, Parker Mill, and the Challis Creek Dam. This area is heavily defined by its complex network of seasonal and perennial waterways, with Yankee Fork and Challis Creek serving as primary anchors for the local geography. Significant tributaries like Warm Spring Creek, Trapper Creek, and Pierson Creek create a dense hydrologic pattern that historically dictated access routes and mining prospects. The lack of major developed roads reflects the isolation of the Salmon River Mountains, where the landscape remains dominated by the natural contours of the Salmon-Challis National Forest area and the remnants of historic mining activity.