2004 Map of Cottonwood Butte

About this map

The Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness dominates this high-elevation landscape, where the administrative boundaries of the Payette National Forest and Salmon National Forest meet. This terrain is defined by its drainages and peaks, including the prominent Cottonwood Butte and Farrow Mtn. Water is a defining feature of the area, ranging from the isolated waters of Black Lake and Swamp Angel Lake to the headwaters of Phantom Creek and Cottonwood Creek. Historical access is represented by the Mountain Ranger Trail, which winds through the Krassel District, connecting remote points like Hungry Creek Point. The presence of established springs such as Phantom Meadow Spring and Stub Creek Spring indicates the critical importance of reliable water sources for navigation and resource management in this backcountry region at the turn of the 21st century.