2020 Map of Patricks Basin

About this map

Lewis and Clark National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape where the Sawtooth Range meets the drainages of the N Fork Sun River. The hydrography is dominated by the Gibson Reservoir in the north and a network of high-country creeks including Lange Cr and Stovepipe Cr. Notable geological and topographic markers include the sheer Black Reef and the dramatic Elbow Gorge, while the namesake Patricks Basin sits centrally among peaks like Allan Mtn. Human presence in this wilderness is evidenced by the Beaver Willow Rd in the east and specific local sites such as the Sheep Sheds near Benchmark Cr. This map traces the transition from the open waters of the reservoir to the high summits of Renshaw Mtn and Burn Top Mtn, providing a precise record of the trail and water systems within this protected forest boundary.