2017 Map of Cold Meadows

About this map

Payette National Forest encompasses this wilderness landscape, where the high-elevation basin of Cold Meadows serves as a central landmark. The presence of the Cold Meadows USFS Airport indicates the importance of aerial access in managing these remote interior reaches. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and peaks, including Roots Knob, Dismal Mtn, and the high reaches of Grass Mountain (Wilderness). Drainage patterns are complex, with various branches of Cottonwood Creek and Whimstick Creek carving through the slopes. This area represents a preserved wilderness environment, largely devoid of road infrastructure, where traditional names like Frog Spring Ridge/Club Meadows and Runaway Point hint at the historical usage of the land by foresters and early backcountry travelers.