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2013 Map of Pats Creek

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Pats Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Challis National Forest land dominates this high-elevation terrain in Custer County, defined by a complex network of drainages and naming conventions that reflect early ranching or exploration. Central to the area is Jeffs Flats, a distinctive high plateau situated between the headwaters of Jeffs Cr and the deep incisions of Challis Cr. The presence of Slab Barn Lake in the southwest corner suggests historic cattle or sheep operations near Big Hill Gulch, where seasonal water sources were vital for livestock.

Transport through this part of the Salmon River mountains is guided by established Forest Service routes, including Pats Creek Rd and Challis Creek Rd. These roads trace the contours of a landscape punctuated by family-named landmarks like Klug Gulch and John Gulch. The map illustrates the hydrology of the Salmon River tributaries, showing the convergence of White Valley Cr, Eddy Cr, and Darling Cr as they flow through the national forest boundaries.