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2017 Map of Pilot Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Pilot Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The South Fork Salmon River carves a deep path through this corner of the Payette National Forest, a landscape defined by sharp elevations and a network of mountain drainage systems. Stretching across the border of Idaho Co and Valley Co, the terrain is anchored by prominent summits such as Rattlesnake Peak, China Mtn, and Pilot Peak. These peaks are connected by high-altitude ridgelines like Buck Saddle, while the lower canyons are fed by numerous tributaries including Pony Cr, Deer Cr, and Jeannot Cr.

Access to this remote interior is provided by a series of primitive routes, including the Elk Summit Rd and the S Fork Guard Station Rd. The drainage patterns, such as those of Brewer Cr and Little Buck Cr, illustrate the complex hydrology that feeds the Salmon River watershed. This survey provides a precise look at the forest's topographic character before any major modern shifts in road development or land management.