2023 Map of Kessler Creek

About this map

Hells Canyon Wilderness and the Nez Perce National Forest dominate this high-altitude interior, where extreme topographic relief defines the drainage patterns of the Snake River watershed. The landscape is structured by prominent divides such as Clarks Ridge and McClinery Ridge, which separate various forks of Clarks Fork and Race Creek. This contemporary survey details the complex network of access routes, including the Boise - North Tr and Old Timer Tr, which provide passage through difficult terrain like The Narrows. Geologic features and water sources are vital landmarks here, ranging from Bold Mtn and Blue Mtn to isolated hydrology like Crater Lake, Papoose Lake, and Tony Seyfried Spring. The naming conventions throughout the quadrangle, including Yeva-Agai-Naokwaide and McCalla Basin, reflect the area's deep ties to indigenous geography and early mountain navigation.