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2020 Map of Devils Teeth Rapids

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Devils Teeth Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Salmon Wild and Scenic River corridors define this portion of the Salmon River Mountains, where steep canyon walls and river bars create a landscape shaped by water and elevation. The river's path is marked by significant navigational hazards including Devils Teeth Rapids and Little Devils Teeth Rapids, which provided the namesake for this area. This 2020 survey documents the intersection of several major federal land units, including the Bitterroot National Forest and Payette National Forest.

Evidence of early access and human activity is preserved in the Dwyer-Smith trail and named river landings such as Corey Bar, Elkhorn Bar, and Disappointment Bar. The terrain rises sharply from the riverbanks to peaks like Cabin Mtn and Grass Mtn, the latter situated within the Grass Mountain Wilderness. Strategic lookouts and geological features such as Patrol Point, Black Canyon, and Smith Ridge overlook the complex drainage systems of Chamberlain Creek and McCalla Creek.