1962 Map of Puddin Mtn

About this map

The Middle Fork Salmon River carves through the heart of the Idaho wilderness on this early 1960s survey, marking the boundary between Valley and Lemhi counties. This landscape is defined by the high elevations of the Bighorn Crags and the towering Puddin Mountain. Remote access is facilitated by a network of wilderness routes, including the Middle Fork Trail and early crossings like the Big Creek Bridge and Bighorn Bridge. The area serves as a significant recreational and conservation zone, containing the Payette National Forest and Salmon National Forest. Early backcountry infrastructure is visible at the Rattlesnake Or Campground and Wilson Creek Campground, while the river's dynamic character is noted at the Jack Creek Rapids. A series of high-altitude alpine basins hold West Puddin Lake, Plateau Lake, and South Fork Lake, feeding a complex drainage system of creeks including Kimmel and Wilson Creek.