2011 Map of Palisades Peak

About this map

Palisades Peak and Little Palisades Peak dominate this high-elevation reach of the Snake River Range along the Idaho-Wyoming border. The landscape is defined by deep drainage systems and steep divides, where the waters of Upper Palisades Lake feed into Palisades Creek. Named canyons such as Ice Cove Canyon, Lorian Canyon, and Dead Man Canyon suggest a history of local exploration and difficult transit through the mountain passes. The map documents a primitive network of high-country routes, including the trek through Mosquito Pass and the descent into Austin Canyon. This 2011 survey captures the hydrological importance of the region, tracing the various forks of Corral Creek and the Siddoway Fork as they carve through the peaks of the backcountry. Notable landmarks like Starvation Peak and Mud Peak provide further orientation for those studying the geographic nomenclature of this corner of Bonneville County.