2024 Map of Lodgepole Creek

About this map

Chamberlain USFS Airport serves as a remote aviation hub in the northern reaches of the Payette National Forest. This high-elevation terrain is defined by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, where the landscape is a complex network of high ridges and alpine meadows. The drainage systems of Chamberlain Creek and Lodgepole Creek intersect at Chamberlain Basin, creating a distinct pattern of meadows such as Lower Lodgepole Meadow and Upper Lodgepole Meadow. Transportation through this roadless interior relies on an extensive network of historic trails, including the Three Blaze Trl and Mosquito Ridge Trl. These routes follow prominent geographic landmarks like McCalla Ridge and One Man Butte, providing a detailed look at the backcountry infrastructure maintained for forest management and wilderness access.