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2017 Map of North Fork

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of North Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

North Fork serves as the focal point for this Idaho landscape where the N Fork Salmon River meets the main Salmon River channel. This 2017 survey delineates a region defined by steep drainage systems and high ridges within the Salmon National Forest. The geography is etched with numerous named gulches and canyons, including Burns Gulch, Maxwell Gulch, and Magpie Canyon, which speak to the complex terrain and local history of the Lemhi County backcountry.

Transport and exploration routes are deeply embedded in the land, with the historical corridor of the Lewis & Clark NHT crossing the central terrain near Silverleads Ridge. Modern access follows older patterns, such as Hughes Creek Rd and Fourth of July Creek Rd, connecting the river valley to the heights of Stein Mtn. The naming of features like Wagonhammer Spring and Wagonhammer suggest the area's legacy of early passage and forest management.