2020 Map of Rice Peak

About this map

Vulcan Hot Springs and the headwaters of the South Fork Salmon River define this high-elevation portion of the Boise National Forest in Valley County. The geography is dominated by a complex network of ridges and drainages, including Telephone Ridge and Blue Point Ridge, which divide the many creeks feeding the Salmon River system. The presence of Stolle Meadows provides a distinct break in the steep topography, while the southeastern corner is anchored by the prominent Rice Peak and its namesake Rice Lake. This area is characterized by its isolation and limited access, with several forest spurs such as Spur 483A and the Cup Corral Cutoff marking the few established routes through the timbered landscape. The map reveals a land utilized for natural resource management and backcountry recreation, from the quiet waters of Long Lake to the thermal activity at the hot springs.