1964 Map of Long Gulch

About this map

The South Fork Boise River cuts a deep path through this section of the Boise National Forest in Elmore County, defining a landscape shaped by narrow canyons and high ridges. Significant elevation is reached at Krall Mountain, while the hydrology of the area is dominated by numerous drainages such as Elk Creek, Rattlesnake Creek, and Long Gulch. Human presence in the mid-1960s was centered on forest management and recreation, evidenced by the Long Gulch Guard Station and Rattlesnake Campground. A network of primitive transport, labeled simply as Jeep Trail, provides the primary access into the steep backcountry. This survey records the drainage patterns and creek systems, including Timber Creek and Fiddler Creek, before modern infrastructure further altered the wilderness character of the region.