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1989 Map of Challis

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Challis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Salmon River and its numerous tributaries dominate this late-twentieth-century landscape of Central Idaho, carving deep valleys through the Challis Mountains and the Sawtooth Range. This 1989 compilation details a region defined by extensive federal lands, including the Sawtooth National Recreation Area and parts of the Payette National Forest and Challis National Forest. Small settlements such as Challis, Stanley, and Clayton serve as the primary hubs connected by Route 75 and Route 93.

Historical mining activity and early settlement patterns are visible in the locations of Custer, Bonanza, and Stibnite, while the recreational character of the area is highlighted by Redfish Lake, Alturas Lake, and Stanley Lake. The map illustrates the complex hydrography of the region, from the Middle Fork Salmon River to the Pahsimeroi River, tracing the drainage basins that shaped local development and the River of No Return Wilderness.