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2011 Map of Pilot Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Pilot Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The South Fork Salmon River carves a deep central path through this Idaho County backcountry, serving as the primary drainage for a network of high-elevation tributaries. In this 2011 survey, the landscape is defined by its watercourses and limited forest access routes, most notably the Elk Summit Rd which traverses the southern portion of the quadrangle. The confluence of Elk Creek and the Salmon River marks a significant point in the local hydrology, joined further south by Johnson Creek.

Named landmarks like Skunk Spring and Big Flat Creek suggest a geography defined by the requirements of early backcountry travel and forest management. Small seasonal streams, including Rattlesnake Creek in the northeast and Pony Creek to the west, feed into the larger river system. The presence of the S Fork Guard Station Rd indicates the area's ongoing importance for forest service operations and wilderness monitoring.