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2011 Map of North Fork

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of North Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

North Fork sits at the confluence where the North Fork Salmon River meets the main stem, serving as a gateway to the steep canyons of central Idaho. The landscape is defined by a dense network of drainages and family-named landmarks, such as Maxwell Gulch, Roske Gulch, and Cassel Gulch, which suggest the historical footprint of early settlers and ranching families. The map traces the rugged path of the Stein Wagon road as it climbs toward the prominent Stein Mountain in the northeast.

Outdoor recreation and travel infrastructure are centered along the river corridors, featuring the Wagonhammer Campground and the Cumming Triangle Landing Area. The naming of local waters like Little Fourth of July Creek and Wagonhammer Creek points to a history of seasonal travel and frontier movement through this mountainous terrain. This 2011 survey documents the established forest roads and water sources that continue to dictate the geography of this river valley.