1985 Map of Packer John Mountain

About this map

The North Fork Payette River carves its way through this portion of the Boise National Forest in central Idaho. The terrain is defined by the prominent Packer John Mountain Range, which serves as a significant drainage divide for numerous seasonal and perennial watercourses. The map captures a transition between Valley and Boise Counties, revealing a landscape shaped by narrow canyons and timbered slopes. Along the river, a notable landmark known as Big Eddy provides a specific point of reference for historical river travel and logging operations. A complex web of waterways, including Scriver Creek with its many forks and Howell Creek, underscores the hydrological importance of this area to the larger river system during the mid-1980s.