2014 Map of Forks Butte

About this map

Black River Crossing serves as a central point of reference in this high-altitude landscape where the White River and Black River converge to form the Salt River. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, from the depths of the Salt River Canyon to the heights of Forks Butte and the Sevenmile Rim. This 2014 survey documents a network of Bureau of Indian Affairs routes, including Bia-3 and Bia-2, which provide access to a remote backcountry punctuated by essential water sources like Warm Spring, Maverick Spring, and Pineasco Spring. The drainage patterns are intricate, with Amos Wash, Deer Cr, and Packing-Horse Cr carving through the terrain. The presence of numerous tanks, such as Four Diamond Tank and Jackson Hole Tank, alongside names like Victor Pasture, indicates the area's continued importance for livestock and resource management within the canyon systems.