1989 Map of Gant Ridge

About this map

Salmon National Forest lands dominate this late-twentieth-century landscape, characterized by the dramatic elevations of the Bighorn Crags and Gant Ridge. The area is part of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness, a designation that reflects the preserved state of this Idaho backcountry. Numerous drainage systems, including Clear Creek, Deadhorse Creek, and Big Deer Creek, carve through the terrain, while landmarks such as Indian Point and Mud Lick provide reference points for those navigating the high country. A network of Pack Trails serves as the primary means of traversal through this roadless interior, following the natural contours of the ridges and creek beds. This 1989 provisional map documents the wilderness at a time when management and preservation efforts were well-established, emphasizing the complex topography over human infrastructure.