2013 Map of Johnson Butte

About this map

The boundary between Nez Perce National Forest and Payette National Forest bisects this mountainous landscape, defining a wilderness where deep river canyons meet high peaks. The Salmon River corridor is marked by intense whitewater features, including Sheep Creek Rapids, Dried Meat Rapids, and Little Crowlee Rapids, which serve as waypoints for navigation through the canyon floor. High points such as Black Butte, topped with the Black Butte Lookout, and Marshall Mtn provide panoramic vantage points over a network of drainage systems like California Cr and Johnson Cr. This 2013 survey illustrates the sparse human footprint in this part of Idaho County, where access is limited to a few forest roads like NFD 318 RD. The inclusion of California Creek Bar Campground and Sheep Creek Bar highlights the seasonal river-based activity that characterizes this remote terrain.