2024 Map of Rock Creek

About this map

The Challis National Forest dominates this Idaho landscape where the high-altitude divide between Lemhi and Custer counties is defined by steep ridges and an intricate drainage system. Centered on Rock Creek, the terrain is marked by a network of primitive routes and historic trails that trace the movements of early forest rangers and backcountry travelers. These include the Sleeping Deer-Road (Winter Trl) and specialized paths like the Hot Creek Ridge Trl and Bridge Creek Ridge Trl. The map illustrates a wilderness economy built on water and access, where deep canyons such as Loon Creek and Warm Spring Creek serve as primary corridors through the high country. The convergence of numerous named forks, including South Fork Camas Creek and Peanut Creek, highlights the complex topography of the Salmon River Mountains.