2024 Map of Packer John Mountain

About this map

Packer John Mtn stands as the central landmark of this Boise and Valley County landscape, overlooking a complex network of forest drainage systems within the Boise National Forest. The western edge is defined by the North Fork Payette River, which is paralleled by the Payette River Scenic Byway near the settlement of Big Eddy. This area illustrates the intersection of timber-access infrastructure and protected wilderness, where numerous forest service spurs like Spur 696D and Spur 695E branch off toward high ridges such as North Fork Ridge and the North Fork Range. To the east and south, the map details the branching headwaters of Scriver Creek, including the Middle Fork Scriver Creek and Left Fork Scriver Creek, while landmarks like Nat Brown and Hidden Creek provide specific points of reference for local historians and backcountry navigators.