2013 Map of Richardson Summit

About this map

Sawtooth National Forest lands dominate the high ground of the Wood River Valley’s western edge, where mining and ranching history converge. The map centers on the high-elevation Richardson Summit, a topographic divide that separates several significant drainage systems. To the northeast, the presence of the Apache Mill near Bullion Gulch points to the area's silver-mining legacy. Downslope, the landscape transitions toward the Camas Flats and the lower reaches of Croy Cr. Settled life is noted at the Stewart Ranch and the small settlement of Doniphan along the western edge. A network of primitive roads, including Bullion Gulch Rd and Croy Creek Rd, follows the natural contours of gulches like Red Elephant Gulch and Hatty Gulch, illustrating how access was dictated by the complex canyon systems.