2013 Map of Methodist Creek

About this map

The Challis National Forest dominates the high-altitude landscape of the Lost River Range in this 2013 Idaho survey. The terrain is defined by a series of steep drainages including Blue Jay Canyon, Cave Gulch, and Franklin Canyon, which transition into the agricultural reaches of the Big Lost River Valley. Water management is central to the valley floor, where man-made infrastructure such as Hanson Ditch, Burnett Ditch, and Fury Ditch redirects alpine runoff to sustain local holdings. The Asay Ranch serves as a lone named settlement marker amidst the vast public lands. For recreational and logistical access, Pass Creek Rd and NF Road 273 provide a corridor through the mountains, connecting the basin to the high-country Bear Creek Campground.