2013 Map of Phifer Creek

About this map

The Middle Fork Boise River serves as the central artery for this remote portion of the Boise National Forest in Elmore County. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage basins of Phifer Cr, Swanholm Cr, and Black Warrior Cr as they descend toward the river valley. Human presence is concentrated near the river corridor, where the Weatherby USFS Airport provides essential backcountry access for forest management and fire services. The elevation reaches its heights at West Warrior Peak in the north, looking down over a network of service roads including Swanholm Rd and Middle Fork Rd. This map reveals the intricate water network supporting the Boise River basin, from smaller tributaries like Dutch Cr and Hot Cr to the larger forks that have long shaped the hydrology of southern Idaho.