2017 Map of Frenchman Creek

About this map

The Salmon River flows through this high-altitude landscape where the Sawtooth Range meets the Sawtooth Valley. This 2017 topographic study highlights the dramatic drainage systems within the Sawtooth National Forest, specifically detailing the headwaters of Frenchman Cr and Smiley Creek. These waterways were central to the area's development, evidenced by names like Sawmill Canyon and Mill Gulch which suggest early timber and milling activity. The map clearly delineates the border between Blaine County and Camas County, showing how the political boundary follows the high ridgelines of the divide. For researchers, the map provides a precise look at the primitive transport routes such as Smiley Creek Rd and Frenchman Creek Rd that follow these narrow valley floors through the wilderness.