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2017 Map of Potaman Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Potaman Peak serves as a central high point in this section of the Challis National Forest, where the high alpine terrain of Custer County is defined by steep drainages and isolated water bodies. The hydrology of the area is anchored by the Salmon River in the north and the East Fork Salmon River to the southeast, with numerous seasonal and perennial creeks like Sullivan Cr and Jimmy Smith Cr carving through the landscape.

Evidence of historical land use and access is visible through named features such as Railroad Ridge and Spring Gulch Rd. The presence of Sullivan Lake and Jimmy Smith Lake tucked into the high basins illustrates the glacial and geological character of this wilderness area. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring wild state of these lands, where topographic names like Calkins Gulch and Dry Gulch suggest a history of prospecting or early ranching efforts in a demanding environment.