2020 Map of Pilot Peak

About this map

Pilot Peak and Rattlesnake Peak dominate this high-altitude landscape within the Payette National Forest, where the terrain is defined by the deep drainage of the South Fork Salmon River. This 2020 survey documents a backcountry network of forest roads and trails, including the Elk Summit Rd and the S Fork Guard Station Rd, which provide access to remote peaks and saddles. The area's complex hydrology is meticulously recorded, showing numerous tributaries such as Mayflower Cr, Big Flat Cr, and W Fork Elk Creek. The boundary between Idaho and Valley Counties bisects the region, marking a high divide between these rugged jurisdictions. Landforms like Buck Saddle and China Mtn suggest a landscape used for navigation and fire lookout points, while features such as Skunk Spring indicate isolated water sources critical for high-country travel.