2020 Map of Chilcoot Peak

About this map

The Springfield Mine anchors the high country of the Boise National Forest in this recent survey of the Salmon River Mountains. This region is defined by significant elevation changes, ranging from high peaks like Chilcoot Peak and Thunder Mountain down to the drainage basins of Riordan Cr and Buck Creek. The landscape reflects a legacy of high-altitude resource extraction and forest management, evidenced by the Meadow Cr Lookout and the proximity of mining claims to large alpine water bodies such as Riordan Lake and Chilcoot Lake. Transport through this remote terrain relies on the long-established Summit Trail and the Bear-Riordan route, which connect several tiered plateaus including Upper Trapper Flat and Lower Trapper Flat. These flats and passes, such as Chilcoot Pass, represent the primary navigable corridors through the otherwise steep ridges and deep creek forks.