2013 Map of Dave Lewis Peak

About this map

Dave Lewis Peak rises as a central landmark within the high-elevation wilderness where the Payette National Forest and Salmon National Forest meet. This 2013 topographic survey captures a landscape defined by deep drainages and remote aviation access points. The presence of the Soldier Bar USFS Airport and Taylor Ranch Landing Area Airport underscores the isolation of this terrain, where small airstrips serve as vital links to the outside world. The drainage system is anchored by Big Creek, which carves through the Big Creek Gorge and receives numerous tributaries including Soldier Cr, Rush Cr, and Pioneer Cr. Evidence of backcountry monitoring is visible at the Short Creek Lookout in the southern portion of the quadrangle. From the heights of Big Creek Ridge to the depths of Sammy Gulch, the map details a region where natural boundaries and USFS management shape the human footprint.