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2024 Map of Pinyon Peak

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Pinyon Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and the Challis National Forest dominate this high-elevation Idaho landscape, where steep drainages and jagged ridges define the territory. The topography is anchored by Pinyon Peak and the prominent Sheep Mtn Ridge to the northwest. A complex network of water bodies, including the alpine Blue Lake, Kidney Lake, and Pinyon Lake, feed numerous named drainages such as South Fork Sheep Creek and Loon Creek.

Transportation through this difficult terrain is limited to primitive routes like the Pinyon Peak Loop Rd and specialized paths such as the Loon Creek Road (Winter Trail) Trl. Historic points of interest for local researchers include the Feltham Creek Point settlement area and isolated geographical markers like Packer Gulch. The map meticulously details the intersection of early forest service infrastructure and natural landmarks, providing a clear record of the region's wilderness management and access points.