2013 Map of Chicken Peak

About this map

Chicken Peak stands as a prominent high point in this 2013 survey of the Payette National Forest, a landscape defined by sharp drainage divides and complex hydrography. The terrain is marked by distinctive ridges such as Sheepeater Ridge and the unusually named Horse Heaven area, which includes both a summit and Horse Heaven Ridge. Water is central to the geography here, with the South Fork Salmon River and its various tributaries, including the S Fork Salmon River and Porphyry Cr, cutting deep through the forest. Practical crossings and backcountry landmarks are sparse but critical, notably the Porphyry Bridge spanning the river in the southern section. For researchers and geographers, the map documents the intricate network of springs and basins, such as Chamberlain Basin and Mosquito Springs, that sustain this high-elevation Idaho environment.