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2017 Map of Pinyon Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Challis National Forest dominates this high-elevation Idaho landscape, centered on the prominent summit of Pinyon Peak. The terrain is defined by a complex drainage network where waters from Blue Lake and Blue Lake Cr flow north, while the southern slopes feed into Loon Cr and Beaver Cr. This 2017 survey documents a wilderness primarily accessible via primitive routes and trails, such as the Loon Creek Road (Winter Trail) and the aptly named Horse Ladder.

Remote alpine water bodies including Pinyon Lake and Kidney Lake sit tucked within steep basins, illustrating the glaciated character of the Salmon River Mountains. The lack of permanent settlements or modern infrastructure underscores the region's preservation as a primitive backcountry area. Points of interest for navigation and land management include Feltham Creek Point and the transition into Packer Gulch, offering a precise record of the topography before significant contemporary changes in forest management or fire history.