2020 Map of Harris Creek Summit

About this map

Boise Ridge dominates the skyline in this high-elevation reach of the Boise National Forest, where steep drainages and mountain summits define the geography of Boise County. The map details a complex network of canyons and gulches, including the curiously named Confederate Gulch near Hawley Mtn and the twin drainages of North Deadman Gulch and South Deadman Gulch to the south. These names often hint at the 19th-century prospecting and cattle driving history of the region. Transportation is limited to rugged routes like Porter Creek Rd and Harris Creek Rd, which provide access to Harris Creek Summit. The landscape is etched by numerous watercourses such as Shanks Cr and W Fork Granite Cr, illustrating the watershed's role in the larger Idaho drainage system.