2013 Map of Nicholia

About this map

Nicholia sits at the foot of the mountains where Smelter Gulch meets the valley floor, marking a site of early industrial activity in Lemhi County. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of Birch Cr and Willow Cr, which flow through a region of high-elevation canyons and gulches. To the south, the boundary of the Targhee National Forest encompasses steep terrain including McCoy Canyon and Meadow Canyon. The map reveals a network of Forest Service roads such as NFD 541 Rd and NFD 188 Rd that provide access to remote water sources like Magpie Spring and Sagebrush Spring. This 2013 survey illustrates the modern configuration of the historic Nicholia Ranch Rd, tracing the legacy of ranching and mining transport in this corner of Idaho.