The South Fork Payette River carves a deep path through the Boise National Forest, anchoring a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and hydrothermal activity. The settlement of Lowman serves as a central hub in the west, while the smaller locality of Banner sits to the south. This area is characterized by its recreational infrastructure, featuring the Kirkham Hot Springs and associated Kirkham Hot Springs Campground, which utilize the natural thermal features of the canyon. To the north, Deadwood Ridge and Logging Gulch indicate the historical importance of the timber industry, while the roadway network including Bear Valley Rd and Little Beaver Creek Rd provides access to remote high-country areas. Notable landmarks like Beaver Creek Summit and Banner Ridge frame the drainage basins of numerous creeks including Miller Cr and Sawmill Cr.
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1891 · Bear Valley
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Bear Valley
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Idaho Basin
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1894 · Rocky Bar
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1909 · Garden Valley
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Hailey
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Challis
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Hailey
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Challis
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Hailey
USGS Topo · 1:250,000