2020 Map of New Meadows

About this map

The Little Salmon River drainage defines the geography of this central Idaho landscape, where the settlement of New Meadows serves as a focal point at the junction of Old Hwy 95 and Old Highway Rd. The topography transitions from the open floor of Meadows Valley to the heavily timbered slopes of the Payette National Forest. This modern survey illustrates a mountain-valley economy tied to both the land and transportation, evidenced by the New Meadows Airport and a network of named forest roads. To the west, the settlement of Rubicon sits near the headwaters of Mud Cr, while the southern reaches of the map are defined by numerous drainage systems such as Beaver Cr and Railroad Cr. Cultural features like the S End Ditch trace the historical importance of water management for agriculture in this high-altitude basin.