2020 Map of Galena Peak

About this map

Galena Peak dominates the southern reaches of this high-altitude landscape, situated along the jagged boundary between Custer and Blaine counties. This portion of the Sawtooth National Forest is defined by its complex drainage systems, where the E Fork Salmon River and its various tributaries, including the S Fork E Fork Salmon River, begin their descent through the mountains. The presence of the Grand Prize road suggests the historical routes used to navigate these steep grades, connecting the isolated river valleys with higher elevation features like the White Cloud Peaks and the Boulder Mountains. The terrain detail captured by the U.S. Geological Survey reveals the sharp ridges and deep basins that characterize the Livingston Mill-Castle Divide, providing a clear view of the hydrological patterns of Washington Creek and Germania Creek during the early twenty-first century.