2024 Map of Patterson

About this map

Patterson sits at the foot of the Lemhi Range where the canyon floor opens into the broad Pahsimeroi Valley. This modern survey details the point where mountain hydrology meets valley agriculture, following the course of Patterson Creek as it emerges from the Challis National Forest. The map traces a network of backcountry routes and historical corridors, including the Patterson-Morse Creek Trl and the high-elevation drainage of East Fork Patterson Creek. Further north, Falls Creek and Mahogany Creek carve through the steep terrain of the national forest. Local transit is defined by rural arteries like Pahsimeroi Rd and Patterson Creek Rd, which link the small settlement to the surrounding ranching and forest lands. The contrast between the high peaks and the valley floor illustrates the typical settlement patterns of this part of Idaho.