2017 Map of Kelly Mountain

About this map

The Salmon River cuts a deep, dramatic path across this part of Idaho County, serving as the primary geographic divider between the Nez Perce National Forest to the north and the Payette National Forest to the south. Along its banks, the Manning Bridge provides a critical crossing point near the mouth of Chamberlain Gulch, while the small settlement of French Creek sits at a narrow junction where the river meets its namesake tributary. The landscape is defined by significant elevation changes, rising from the riverbed to prominent heights such as Kelly Mountain and the curiously named Looking Glass Butte. Evidence of the region's mining and grazing history can be seen in place names like Florence Basin and Cow Flats, while the remote character of the area is underscored by the network of Forest Service routes, including the Florence Rd and the Big Salmon Rd.