2023 Map of Riggins Hot Springs

About this map

Riggins Hot Springs and the surrounding wilderness of the Nez Perce National Forest are defined by the dramatic descent toward the Salmon River. This 2023 survey documents a landscape where traditional river bars like Spring Bar and Music Bar serve as key landmarks along the water's edge. The rugged verticality of the Idaho backcountry is mapped through prominent features such as Berg Mtn, Chair Point, and Padrick Ridge, while deep incisions like Box Canyon and Rooney Basin showcase the complex drainage patterns of Cat Creek and Warm Springs Creek. Transportation is largely restricted to forest service corridors, including the Big Salmon Rd and Salmon River Rd, which trace the primary river valley. The map provides a precise look at these remote canyonlands, balancing natural features with the essential access roads that support the region's recreation and forest management.