2013 Map of Rattlesnake Ridge

About this map

The Salmon River cuts through the northwest corner of this terrain, marking a deep boundary between Nez Perce and Idaho counties. This 2013 survey illustrates the remote, high-elevation ranching and range land of north-central Idaho, where development is limited to isolated outposts like the Flynn Creek Ranch and Camp Thomas. The landscape is defined by the massive spine of Rattlesnake Ridge, which serves as a drainage divide for numerous seasonal and year-round streams including Flynn Cr, Cottonwood Cr, and Rock Cr. Access to these steep canyons and high plateaus is maintained by rugged routes such as Eagle Creek Rd and China Creek Rd. The presence of several water sources, including Camp Thomas Spring and Thorn Spring, underscores the importance of water management in this livestock-oriented environment.