2017 Map of Galena Peak

About this map

Galena Peak dominates the high-altitude landscape of the Boulder Mountains along the boundary of Custer and Blaine counties. Within the Sawtooth National Forest, this 2017 survey details the complex headwaters and drainage patterns of the E Fork Salmon River. The terrain is characterized by steep glacial cirques and deep creek valleys, including the W Fork E Fork Salmon River and S Fork E Fork Salmon River, which converge in this high-mountain reach. Smaller tributaries like Senate Cr and Cherry Cr illustrate the intricate water systems that define the topography. The map provides a contemporary record of the public land survey system divisions, including T7N R16E and T8N R16E, in a region where the natural geography dictates the lines of travel and land management.