2017 Map of Nahneke Mountain

About this map

Nahneke Mtn dominates the high-elevation landscape of the Boise National Forest along the border of Boise and Elmore counties. This 2017 survey details a network of alpine lakes and headwaters, including Johnson Lake, Azure Lake, and Pats Lake near Smoky Peak. The area is defined by its verticality, with prominent landmarks such as Big Buck Mtn and Tackobe Mtn providing navigational anchors. The drainage patterns are clearly established by the Little Queens River and Black Warrior Cr, which cut through deep valleys between the peaks. The map also records early land divisions and survey points, including historic labels like Bayhouse and Black Warrior, alongside numerous creeks like McKay Cr and Ballentyne Cr. Researchers can find fine-grained topographical detail for the High Pass and the bowl-like feature known as The Hole.