2017 Map of Loon Lake

About this map

Payette National Forest encompasses this high-elevation backcountry where the border of Idaho and Valley counties bisects the terrain. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of the Secesh River and Loon Creek, which feed into the prominent Loon Lake. This 2017 survey details a network of canyons and ridges, most notably Ruby Mountain and Diamond Ridge. Historically significant travel routes like the Warren Wagon Rd wind through the north, providing access to remote locations such as Secesh Meadows and Stratton Meadow. The mapping of small tributaries like Whangdoodle Creek and Jungle Creek illustrates the complex hydrology of this wilderness area. For researchers, the inclusion of specific land parcels such as PB 41 and PB 42 offers a look at surveyed boundaries within the protected forest lands.