2023 Map of Pungo Mountain

About this map

Indian Creek USFS Airport serves as a remote hub for backcountry access in this protected wilderness area. Situated at the convergence of several major drainages, including Indian Creek and the Middle Fork Salmon River, the terrain is defined by steep ridges and narrow valleys. This map illustrates the intersection of several managed lands, primarily the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and portions of both the Boise National Forest and Challis National Forest. High-elevation points like Grays Peak and Pungo Mtn overlook a network of pack trails, such as the Middle Fork Trl and Marble Creek Trl, which provide the only overland navigation through these steep slopes. The inclusion of indigenous naming, such as Wongopaampeteka'a Naokwaide, alongside traditional mining-era labels like Placer Creek, reflects a complex layering of human history within the central Idaho mountains.