2013 Map of Galena Peak

About this map

Galena Peak serves as a prominent landmark at the southern edge of this high-elevation terrain, where the boundary between Custer and Blaine counties crosses the high ridges. This portion of the Sawtooth National Forest is defined by the headwaters of the Salmon River system, with the E Fork Salmon River and its major tributaries, including the W Fork E Fork Salmon River and the S Fork E Fork Salmon River, carving through the Boulder Mountains. The drainage patterns, from Germania Cr in the north to Senate Cr in the south, illustrate the complex hydrology of the region. This 2013 survey records the intricate topography and creek systems like Washington Lake Cr and Ibex Cr before more recent landscape shifts, providing an essential reference for land management and backcountry navigation in this protected wilderness area.