2020 Map of Mackay Bar

About this map

The Salmon River carves a deep path through Idaho's wilderness, marking the boundary between the Nez Perce National Forest and the Payette National Forest. This river corridor, designated as the Salmon Wild and Scenic River, serves as the primary artery for the region, with Deadman Rapids signaling the powerful hydraulics of the waterway. Small bars and flats along the river's edge, such as Indian Creek Bar and the namesake Mackay Bar, represent rare level ground in an otherwise vertical landscape. The presence of the Mackay Bar Airport highlights the remoteness of the terrain, where air travel often replaces traditional overland routes. High ridges and peaks like Drumlummen Ridge, Jersey Mtn, and Cove Mtn define the surrounding skyline, while the winding Mackay Bar Rd provides a precarious land connection through the mountain passes.