2024 Map of Puddin Mountain

About this map

The Middle Fork Salmon River carves through the heart of this landscape, defining the boundary between the Payette National Forest and the Salmon National Forest. This modern survey reveals the high-altitude terrain within the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, where dramatic elevation changes lead from the river banks up to the Bighorn Crags and the Yellowjacket Mountains. The map traces essential backcountry routes like the Waterfall Trl and Big Creek Trl, which connect various drainage basins including Waterfall Creek and Wilson Creek. Higher elevations are marked by alpine features such as West Puddin Lake, Plateau Lake, and Puddin Mtn. This area remains largely defined by its designation as the Middle Fork Salmon Wild and Scenic River, preserving a primitive environment where the topography itself dictates the few paths of travel.