2013 Map of Italian Canyon

About this map

Targhee National Forest dominates this section of the Lemhi Range, where a series of deep drainage systems carve through the high-elevation terrain. This 2013 survey illustrates the transition from the valley floor, where Id 28 follows the course of Birch Cr, into a network of canyons and gulches with names hinting at early resource extraction and geography, such as Smelter Gulch and Viola Gulch. The landscape is defined by its verticality, with prominent features like Italian Canyon and Eidelman Canyon cutting eastward from the mountain crests. The map serves as a record of access into these remote areas, noting established routes like Scott Canyon Rd and various Forest Service trails like NFD 272 Trl that navigate the slopes between Wilmot Gulch and Irish Canyon.