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2024 Map of Norton Ridge

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Norton Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Frank Church-River of No Return-Wilderness dominates this landscape, where the high-altitude terrain of Norton Ridge forms a massive divide. The map illustrates a complex convergence of protected lands, including portions of the Boise National Forest and Challis National Forest. Significant watercourses such as the Middle Fork Salmon River and Marble Creek carve deep valleys through the mountains, supported by an intricate network of tributaries like Bacon Creek and Cameron Creek.

Human activity is largely restricted to remote access points, notably the Marble Creek Airport, which serves as a vital backcountry landing strip. High-country trails such as the Norton Lake Trl and Canyon Creek Trl provide the only passage through this roadless area, leading to landmarks like Norton Ridge Peak and Norton Lake. The boundary between Valley County and Custer County cuts across the southeastern corner, following the jagged contours of the Middle Fork Salmon River canyon.