2004 Map of Dave Lewis Peak

About this map

Dave Lewis Peak rises as a central landmark within the Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness, anchoring a landscape defined by deep drainages and high ridgelines. The remote settlement of Soldier Bar and its adjacent Soldier Bar Airfield sit along Big Creek, serving as a critical access point in this roadless region. This 2004 revision, based on imagery and survey data from the mid-to-late 20th century, documents a backcountry economy of land management and recreation, indicated by the Ranger Station and Silver Creek Lookout. A notable historical detail is the Grave located near the airstrip, hinting at the human presence in this wilderness long before it was formally designated. To the west, Taylor Landing Field provides further evidence of the reliance on small aircraft for navigating the terrain of the Payette National Forest.