1979 Map of Fivemile Bar

About this map

The Salmon River carves a deep canyon through this wilderness region, serving as the primary axis for movement and small riverside settlements. Along the river banks, various gravel bars like Fivemile Bar and Painter Bar provide rare flat ground for habitation and mining activity. This landscape is a point of intersection for major protected areas, including the Salmon River Breaks Primitive Area, the Nez Perce National Forest, and the Payette National Forest.