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2013 Map of Pine Creek Rapids

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Pine Creek Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Salmon River flows through the heart of the Salmon National Forest, carving a deep corridor defined by the turbulent Pine Creek Rapids and Dutch Oven Rapids. The landscape is dominated by steep drainage systems and prominent peaks, such as Copper Mtn and the high vantage point of Hot Springs Lookout. These features reflect a wilderness shaped by both water and geological upheaval, where named gulches like Wagon Road Gulch and Mayflower Gulch suggest early routes through the interior.

Transportation in this corner of Idaho relies on corridors following the water, primarily Salmon River Rd and Panther Creek Rd. The presence of Hot Springs and the secluded Eagles Nest peak highlight the natural draws of the area. This 2013 survey provides a detailed view of the drainage network including Panther Creek and Clear Cr, essential for understanding the remote topography of Lemhi County.