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1982 Map of Challis

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Challis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Challis and the surrounding high-mountain landscapes of central Idaho are documented here as they appeared in the early 1980s. The terrain is dominated by the Salmon River Mountains and the Lost River Range, where the landscape is carved by the Salmon River and its major tributaries like the Middle Fork Salmon River. This area represents a significant intersection of public lands, including the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and portions of the Challis National Forest.

Industrial and logistical history is evident in the numerous remote mines and backcountry airstrips. Mining activity is noted at the Yellowjacket Mine and Lost Packer Mine, while the transportation network relies on small strips such as the Flying B Airport and Boyle Landing Strip to access the backcountry. This survey illustrates a region where the economy and movement were shaped by deep canyons and high peaks like Twin Peaks, long before modern developments altered the wilderness character.