1995 Map of Riggins Hot Springs

About this map

Riggins Hot Springs anchors this mid-1990s survey of the canyon country where the Salmon River cuts through the western edge of the Nez Perce National Forest. The map documents a landscape defined by sharp elevation shifts between the riverbank and high lookouts like Chair Point and Berg Mountain. Human imprints are concentrated along the river corridor, including the Partridge Creek Bridge and isolated sites such as Klepe Place and Hinkley Cabin. Small-scale resource extraction is evident in several prospect locations and a mine near the river's bend. The terrain is marked by prominent landforms like Padrick Ridge and Keating Ridge, with the river’s force highlighted at Ruby Rapids. This edition reflects the Forest Service's detailed management of the Salmon River Ranger District, balancing remote wilderness and localized settlement.