2020 Map of Nicholia

About this map

Nicholia sits at the base of the mountains in this high-altitude corner of Lemhi County, a landscape defined by the drainage systems of Willow Cr and Birch Cr. The map details a transition from the alluvial fans of the valley floor to the steep, dissected terrain of the Targhee National Forest. Named canyons and gulches like McCoy Canyon, Meadow Canyon, and Smelter Gulch suggest a history of resource extraction and seasonal grazing typical of this region of Idaho. Water sources are critical in this arid environment, marked by isolated points like Magpie Spring, Keg Spring, and Sagebrush Spring. A network of Forest Service roads, including Nicholia Ranch Rd and Nat For Dev RD 541, provides the primary access through the canyons and across the rugged township lines of T11N and T12N.