2017 Map of Monument

About this map

Payette National Forest dominates this section of central Idaho, where the high elevations of Lookout Mountain and Lookout Mtn Ridge define the drainage patterns of the Salmon River mountains. The landscape is carved by a dense network of watercourses, including the north-flowing Monumental Creek and the headwaters of Telephone Creek in the south. A specific landmark simply labeled Monument sits near the banks of Monument Creek, suggesting an early surveyor’s mark or a site of local significance. High-altitude features like Milk Lake and the prominent Big Creek Ridge illustrate the complex topography of the region, while numerous smaller streams such as Chalk Creek and Paint Creek flow through the deep canyons. This area remains primarily a wilderness environment, mapped for its hydraulic and forest resources by the U.S. Geological Survey.