2011 Map of Packer John Mountain

About this map

Packer John Mountain and the North Fork Range dominate this Idaho landscape, where the North Fork Payette River carves a deep corridor along the western edge. This 2011 survey documents a region defined by recreational access and mountain hydrology, featuring a cluster of riverfront sites including Big Eddy Campground, Cold Springs Campground, and the Swinging Bridge Campground. The presence of the Yank Lad mine near the summit of Packer John Mountain suggests a history of mineral exploration high above the valley floor. To the south, the Williams Creek Summit Home Area represents a concentrated point of settlement amidst a complex network of forest development roads. The drainage systems of Scriver Creek and Warm Springs Creek branch eastward, illustrating the steep, dissected terrain of the Idaho batholith prior to modern alterations.