2020 Map of Hida Point

About this map

Salmon River canyons define this Idaho County landscape, where the waterway carves a deep path between the Clearwater Mountains and the Salmon River Mountains. The river corridor is marked by several named bars and rapids, including Bargamin Rapids, Bailey Bar, and Rattlesnake Bar, which hint at the historical river navigation and seasonal camps of the region. High above the water, White Bird Meadow and Hida Ridge provide a distinct contrast to the steep riverbanks, marking the transition into the high-elevation forests of the Nez Perce National Forest and Payette National Forest. This 2020 survey illustrates a wilderness nearly devoid of permanent modern development, instead emphasizing topographical landmarks such as Crown Point, Hida Point, and Rainey Point that have served as navigational waypoints for generations of backcountry travelers.