2017 Map of Copper Basin Knob

About this map

The high-altitude terrain of the Challis National Forest dominates this topographic study, where the White Knob Mountains and Pioneer Mountains converge. The landscape is defined by the broad Copper Basin, a high valley floor that includes the Copper Basin Flat and the isolated Copper Basin Airport. Evidence of historical land use is etched into the topography through names like Smelter Canyon and Mine Canyon, suggesting the area's mineral prospects and industrial history. Drainage patterns are complex, with the E Fork Big Lost River collecting runoff from numerous tributaries such as Charcoal Cr and Steve Cr. High passes like Antelope Pass provide critical passage through the peaks, while seasonal water features like The Swamps and Little Lake Cr illustrate the drainage of the basin floor. The network of forest roads, including the Burma Road and Copper Basin Road, follows the natural contours of the canyons.