1986 Map of Cold Spring Summit

About this map

Payette National Forest dominates this mountain landscape, defined by high ridges and the headwaters of several significant drainages. The Fort Hall Ridge and Blue Bunch Ridge provide the structural frame for the area, with a series of numbered gulches—from First Gulch through Fourth Gulch—descending toward the west. This 1980s topography reveals the intricate water network of the Little Salmon River and the Weiser River system, including Cold Spring Creek and the North Fork Mill Creek. Human impact is sparse, concentrated on transportation routes like the Peck Trail and Larkspur Gl, alongside utility features such as a Gravel Pit and designated picnic and camping areas. Strategic high points like Cold Spring Summit and Cutoff Saddle highlight the difficult terrain navigated by early forest rangers and travelers.