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2011 Map of Mount Baird

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mount Baird
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mount Baird and Elkhorn Peak dominate this high-elevation landscape in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest area during the early 21st century. The map illustrates a complex drainage system where Little Elk Creek and Big Elk Creek flow toward the southwestern corner, feeding into the Palisades Reservior. This topography is defined by its deep vertical relief, characterized by features like Box Canyon, Hells Hole, and Skunk Canyon, which suggest a landscape shaped by significant glacial or fluvial erosion.

Access to this wilderness is traced through a network of forest service corridors, including Natl Forest Develop Road 271 Rd and Indian Creek Rd. Human activity is concentrated near the water, evidenced by the Big Elk Creek Campground, while the interior remains largely undeveloped, featuring broad landmarks such as Quaker Flat and the Spaulding Basin. The presence of the North Fork Indian Creek and South Fork Indian Creek in the south provides a clear view of the headwaters that sustain the regional reservoir system.