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2011 Map of Riggins

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Riggins
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Salmon River serves as the central artery for this Idaho corridor, where it meets the Little Salmon River at the town of Riggins. This junction defines the local geography, anchoring a string of smaller settlements and named points including North Riggins, Aitken, and Wicks. The narrow river canyons are flanked by steep terrain marked by features such as Preacher Mountain, Whiskey Butte, and Schoolmarm Peak.

Evidence of aviation and transportation infrastructure is clear along the riverbanks, where the Riggins Flight Strip and the Idaho State Emergency Airstrip provide critical access to this mountain landscape. Beyond the main town, smaller community landmarks like the North Riggins Cemetery and localized flats such as Garrison Flat and Soard Flat indicate the footprint of rural life and ranching, including the Circle C Ranch. The map also traces an intricate network of drainage systems, from Shorts Creek to Lightning Creek, which have shaped the local gulches and points like Salmon Point.