2013 Map of Mount Jordan

About this map

Challis National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape in Custer County, defined by a network of drainage basins feeding into the W Fork Yankee Fork. The topographic relief is anchored by Mt Jordan in the northeast and Red Mtn to the southwest, creating a complex series of ridges and valleys. Small alpine water bodies including Mystery Lake and Lightning Lake sit tucked within these slopes, serving as the headwaters for several creeks. The map captures the wilderness character of the Salmon River Mountains, where drainage patterns from Pioneer Cr, Tango Cr, and Lightning Cr dictate the natural travel corridors through the forest. The absence of developed settlements highlights the remote nature of this portion of the Challis National Forest during the early 21st century.